The BEST Exercises For Your Thyroid (Do THESE & Avoid The Rest)

Exercise is probably one of the best treatments for your thyroid that you aren't taking advantage of. Don't believe me? Here are just some of the benefits:

1. Higher free thyroid hormone levels.
2. Lower TSH level.
3. Faster weight loss.
4. Increased muscle mass and better muscle health overall.
5. Improved mood.
6. More consistent bowel movements.
7. Reduced inflammation.

If you wanted to take advantage of a treatment that can help you almost as much as a thyroid medication (without the need for a prescription) then exercise is something you simply can't ignore.

But how can you exercise for your thyroid? And if you do, how do you know which exercises are best?

Exercising with a thyroid condition is difficult, but not impossible. Symptoms like fatigue, and muscle pain, which can stem from low thyroid function, can limit your ability to exercise but the good news is that exercising can actually help alleviate these symptoms.

If you are going to exercise, the best combination of exercises includes aerobic exercise along with strength training. Doing both of these will allow you to take advantage of the benefits of exercise without causing more harm than good.

By the way, exercise works for ALL types of thyroid conditions including hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, those post thyroidectomy, and those post radioactive iodine ablation.

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[kitchensink]

The biggest thing I learned as a hashimoto's patient when it comes to exercise, is moderation. The body recognizes physical exertion as stress. Which increases cortisol and when that's out of whack it's very hard to lose weight. Two years ago I started a daily routine that consists of stretching, then alternating between light weights, balance, body resistance exercises, and moderate cardio. I no longer push myself for deep long workouts or try to compare myself to folks with normal thyroid levels because it just ain't gonna happen. Since accepting this and doing regular moderate exercise, I feel great, I haven't gained weight and feel really good.

[ericskinner]

Totally agree about exercise, it's just the fatigue that inhibits you from sustaining a routine, even though it is supposed to improve it.

[marcietownsend]

I stopped thyroid medication back in 2006 figuring I'd ramp up my exercise routine and get more muscle mass. I felt deadtired for six months until my body adjusted to no medication and increased exercise but then I felt great.

[Anjaag]

There were days that I would feel like falling in the ground and never getting up, driving my car was exhausting imagine going for a walk or exercising. So I decided to go to an Endocrinologist and that was the day I got diagnosed (May 29) with hypothyroidism (unfortunately genetic), I cried my eyes out bcs all this time I wasn’t the problem and it wasn’t in my mind. I actually felt relived but also sad to be a chronically ill person.
Now its 1 July, Im on medications for my hormones, taking and also in a healthier diet (gluten and dairy in less quantities and more whole foods like vegetables and fruits).
And now finally I feel powerful again. I have lost 9kg and I can finally run for my first time.
It feels like flying.

[JesusChristLovesYouEternally]

Adding boron supplement, taurine, l-carnitine, and b vitamins has helped me so much with my energy levels. Green tea helps too. I have had low cortisol and suspected thyroid issues but this helps me a lot. Also licorice helps but you have to cycle it in and out. Also I make sure I’m getting enough magnesium, d3, k2 and iron. I’ve been anemic in past and that affected my energy and thyroid. Best wishes.😊

[TheDivineFemedianTarot]

I used to beat the hell out of my body. I was 600 pounds when i started kickboxing. I just did what i could and didnt stop. I have lost 440 pounds over 5 years. Yes it took a while but i did it. I love yoga and hit eliptical and to swim

[cindybaker]

Thank you so much. I tried both synthetic and natural thyroid and he’d catastrophic side affects for me. I am now off all of this, mentally and physically better off. Before medication, I was eating healthy, active, happy and healthy. During meds, gaining loads of weight, loss of hair, suicidal thoughts, loss of menstrual cycle within weeks of first dose and wick loss of muscle mass. No one would listen to me.
Now I am on my own, I started going to a gym with my husband, went back to eating clean and taking berberine.
You have now given me great info on heart rate. I was over doing it. Thank you

[DianneElizabeth]

I have always exercised which definitely helps mood but has never affected my thyroid. One dr kept me over medicated for a few years. Tsh .01 talk about heart palpitations. Crazy though that I never lost any weight from having a hyper-thyroid. My newest dr had said that I needed T2 for my metabolism but wasn’t aware of it being made until I found you. I take it every day now. Post menopausal & not a lot of weight dropping but it looks like it. I’m losing puffiness and nothing was working. Not even eating super clean.

[etiennelouw]

I found out I was weak on 15 December 2023, so I started exercising, including weight lifting as if it was my job, I am retired. Lost 10 kg (22lbs) since then.

[Cecelia-nd]

Please tell again the 3 herbs for Hyper thyroid. Lemon balm, motherswort, and I forgot the third. Where can I get them.

[ms.ongnipotent]

Been very difficult for me to go back to exercising regularly after RAI. I thought I would do better afterwards because i wont have palpitations anymore but it feels like I had more energy when i was hyperthyroid compared to now (hypo but taking hormones) I get exhausted really quickly, muscles ache faster, alot of cramping during exercise, need 2 -3 days rest in between workout days now. I didnt gain weight after becoming hypo so i am not trying to lose weight but just 0 energy and feeling off and weak. I dont regret the RAI, it is nice to not constantly be hearing my own heartbeat all the time lol.

[tinafabulous]

Why is it so difficult to find info on hyperthyroid? Why are those with Graves disease not considered "thyroid patients"?

[nkj]

I love exercising, it's a a big factor with my mental health, in particular group exercise classes. But even though I do some sort of movement every day, most days it's a yoga class, or an aerobics/weight class and eating pretty healthy and at the optimum range for my tsh level according to my endocrinologist, I just can't lose any weight. I know I've gained muscle, but the cm around my belly is the same. About a year and a half ago I started gaining weight, even though I'm healthier, eat less sugary treats, move a lot more (most days I do 10k steps) and have also cut down on high impact exercise like my aerobics class (only do it 1-2 times a week instead of 3 times) due to cortisol. But I just can't lose weight, and it's so demoralising that my efforts just don't translate to my exterior and I don't know what else to do without being miserable due to being super restricted in what I do. Especially when I was unhealthier and able to lose weight.

[rozaz]

Dr.Childs what is the best salt to use in cooking, Sea salt, Himalayan, Kosher or Iodine? Thanks for the answer.

[robinvargas]

Wonderful video! Thank you Dr. Childs for all your helpful information.. As a thyroid patient, I have found it is very hard to get a doctor to listen to me. Thank you again!

[NarsilRenewed]

That sounds great, but what do you do if every single day you get anywhere between 0 to 2 hours of usable energy (meaning, time out of bed), within which you have to squeeze in absolutely EVERYTHING, like personal hygiene, cooking and eating?

[givingvoice]

I had to recover from horrendous fatigue after pneumonia.
To all those unable to exercise, INVEST IN A WHOLE BODY VIBRATION PLATE!!!
LIFE SAVING ❤

[happymess]

Please do a video for women with hypothyroidism and PCOS combination.

[albrackets]

What if you have had a total thyroidectomy? Is there anything different on what you are recommending?

[hellegilbert]

Thank you for the advice, especiallly the 70% heart rate. I suffer from depression, fatigue and sore muscles. So, aerobic excercise is very hard for me. Tai chi is much easier.