Hello,
I am a male 36 years old who hasn't had a diagnosis of dysautonomia or pots. All my life i haven't felt really energetic or looked energetic in any kind of way. I have always craved salt as well, since i was was younger i would literally eat bouillon cubes out of my hand. Always had the feeling of fainting as well.
I've had treatment for low cortisol, thyroid and testosterone. One of the key findings was i was low in vitamin d. High dosing it made my BP normal again, but horribly constipated (which is one of my other main issues). It didn't however solve the issue that when i do physical work where i have to lower my body multiple times and raise it (i.e. squat many times) i will nearly pass out. The hot weather doesn't help either.
I have had some success with exercise, namely stationary bike. I ride this for 20 minutes without pushing myself. This gives me a lot more energy but it still isn't enough.
Do you have any suggestions on exercises i can do for the lower body which can be done horizontally? I would love to go to the gym but i know myself and i probably won't be able to keep up this type of schedule.
I have thought of buying a leg press or machine for leg curls/extensiona, but my girlfriens will probably laugh as she knows i won't stick to the schedule and waste space
Any ideas for equipment, which is not too heavy to transport or too spacy?
I have tried stuff like mini stepper (vertical and murder on ky knees), and mini treadmill (murder on my knees).
Stationary bike doesn't kill me (i am probably a mild case) but i don't want to overdo it, so i am just looking for a strength counterpart to the cardio, which is just minimun effort but helpful. I am thinking leg presses, calf raises at the minimum.
Have tried the resistance band leg press but it's too shaky/wobbly.
Also do compression socks (not stockings) help in any meaningful way and what compression works for you?
Guessing that i'm a mild case i might get away with the stationary bike and compression socks.
Thanks!!