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Walking with lupus

Low-impact activity like walking is often recommended for lupus. Pace yourself, and ease off during flares.

Pace it#

Short, regular walks on good days; rest on flare days. A treadmill indoors also avoids sun exposure, which can trigger symptoms for some people.

Joints#

Flat, slow and steady with supportive shoes. Stop if a joint becomes hot, swollen or newly painful.

Ask your rheumatologist#

About activity during flares, and whether any of your medicines affect bones, muscles or your heart rate.

Handy tools: Heart-rate zones · Realistic weight-loss timeline · Questions for your doctor

Joint-friendly walking → Walking with fibromyalgia →

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026 · Sources · General information, not medical advice.

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