Sport and exercise
Learn why sport and exercise are good for both you and your ostomy.
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Why exercise is important
An active lifestyle is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, and here’s the good news: Everything counts!
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An active lifestyle is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, and here’s the good news: Everything counts!
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Sport and your ostomy
Tips for doing anything from yoga to team sports - and how to act around changing rooms.
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Tips for doing anything from yoga to team sports - and how to act around changing rooms.
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What to wear for different sports
Learn which clothes and ostomy products provide the best support for certain types of sports.
Read moreWhat to wear for different sports
Learn which clothes and ostomy products provide the best support for certain types of sports.
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Being active with my ostomy
Being active with my ostomy
Being active again after ostomy surgery takes time. But it's possible – get inspired by these people!
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Morten: How to compete in an ironman with an ostomy
How to compete in an ironman with an ostomy
Read moreMorten: How to compete in an ironman with an ostomy
How to compete in an ironman with an ostomy
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Why abdominal exercise matters
When you go through ostomy surgery, your abdominal muscles become weak. Exercise to strengthen your core and recover faster.
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When you go through ostomy surgery, your abdominal muscles become weak. Exercise to strengthen your core and recover faster.
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4 great abdominal exercises
The 4 exercises in the Core 4 programme are specially designed to help people with an ostomy. Do them 2-3 times a day to strengthen your abdominal muscles.
Read more4 great abdominal exercises
The 4 exercises in the Core 4 programme are specially designed to help people with an ostomy. Do them 2-3 times a day to strengthen your abdominal muscles.
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Morten Sommer triathlete and ostomate
Morten Sommer triathlete and ostomate
Meet Morten. In September, he will be running the Chattanooga IronMan to help raise money for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Up until the race he will share his tips & tricks on triathlon!
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Michelle: I didn't let my stoma keep me from the sport I love.
Read moreMichelle: I didn't let my stoma keep me from the sport I love.
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3 tips for swimming
Swimming is good exercise that is also gentle on the body. Therefore your stoma should not discourage you from swimming. Here are 3 tips before you get into the water.
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Swimming is good exercise that is also gentle on the body. Therefore your stoma should not discourage you from swimming. Here are 3 tips before you get into the water.
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