# Daily Exercise Regimen - (not during flare up)?
**URL:** https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/daily-exercise-regimen-not-during-flare-up/1497
**Category:** General
**Created:** [February 14, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/daily-exercise-regimen-not-during-flare-up/1497 "2013-02-14T23:23:21Z")
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### Author:  [@Piganli](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Piganli)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/daily-exercise-regimen-not-during-flare-up/1497/1 "2013-02-14T23:23:21Z")
I'm fairly new to PsA (Aug 2012) and still working through everything. I've lost 20 pounds so far with daily exercise and eating plant-based foods mostly. I try to alternate treadmill walking and free weights with some swimming (dog paddling)! I'm curious what others do to lose weight and build strength during your flare-free moments.
That said, I've had hand pain and other pain for almost 3 weeks. Free weights don't work as I lack the strength to grasp them (and it plain hurts). I don't want to lose the strength I've gained but any weight training I think of puts too much demand on the hands (bodyweight exercises like push-ups, etc.).
I have a YMCA membership so the pool is possible but it would be more like walking or aerobics, not laps. I'm not a great swimmer.
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Courters](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Courters)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/daily-exercise-regimen-not-during-flare-up/1497/2 "2013-02-15T01:09:46Z")
I hear you… Hand weights are tough. Resistance bands are good to keep strength up & very versatile. I walk lots… Not great with the plantar fascitis but feel like I have to keep moving. When I’m pain free I use elliptical cross trainer, gentle floor Pilates but my commitment to exercise waivers cos the pain suppresses my motivation!!!
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### Author:  [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/daily-exercise-regimen-not-during-flare-up/1497/3 "2013-02-15T01:31:39Z")
You could do the "weight" exercises in the pool. Water offers so much resistance, that you could get quite a good low impact workout. Keep it gentle while you're in a flare, but keep moving. If need be, meet with a physical therapist for safe exercises. Good luck. I'm working on this as well, as most strengthening exercises do seem too hard on my wrists and hands. I totally wish we had a Y close by.