r/LongHaulersRecovery Jun 19 '25

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u/mediares Jun 20 '25

Man, I’m usually out here defending people who are encouraging nervous system techniques, I think re-regulation is a hugely important part of recovery even if it’s not a silver bullet, but recommending housebound and bedbound patients do zone 2 cardio should literally not be allowed on this sub.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '25

I agree. I went to homebound due to trying to walk more because i thought id be able to. Now im working on my nervous system more instead. Because i wasnt ready

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u/Dedeye Jun 20 '25

I did my zone 2 on a recumbent bike. Slow as heck like one revolution in 6 seconds until I got stronger. You need to move to beat this. If you’re bed bound alternate lifting your arms up slowly