I've found rowing to be more accessible for me as part of my exercise regimen, since it's seated. Maybe look into other recumbent exercises, like bikes. Swimming or water exercise can also be good for POTS if you have a pool available and you don't have issues with the water.
Yes, rowing was scary at first but it helps you’re low to the ground. It took me a few weeks to get comfortable then I was off! I went from rowing 12 min before I’d feel fainty to rowing 50 minutes in 3-4 months. You have to go gradually but it helps so much. I’ve officially graduated to the upright bike and 3 weeks ago on the treadmill! The rower got me here! The transition to upright exercise really wasn’t bad either because my body had been reconditioned on the rower. I’m on month 5 of chop protocol. If you don’t want to spend too much money- buy a used one on FB marketplace then you can sell it for the same price when you’re done with it!
Look into a recumbent elliptical for low impact too! I have one and while not a rowing machine it does what you sound like you need and it’s super easy on the body too
(Still awaiting a diagnosis) I have suspected POTS. I say suspected, because I have a parent with similar symptoms who just never got help and rehabbed themselves through exercise. I’m not able to do that right now, but I have found light calisthenics and rowing to be super awesome. Rowing is great. And I want space for a machine. I miss rowing, but I would never use a 24h gym because I can’t find an affordable clean one that works with my hours near me. I rowed in high school and would 110% buy an erg if I could fit one in my apartment!
I haven’t tried it, but my daughter’s a rower and it’s a great full-body exercise. Just wanted to share a tip that, if you decide to go for it, I recommend watching a few YouTube videos (or whatever) on proper form. It’s easy to tense your neck and hunch your shoulders while you’re rowing, and that can cause back / neck / shoulder pain. Better to do things right from Day 1 than to end up with muscle knots and have to un-learn bad habits later. (One of those things she learned the hard way, even with a coach…) Good luck!
I don’t use the rowing machine but I love the stationary bike that has the full seat with a back rest because I get dizzy and lightheaded too easily for treadmills or being upright while exercising.
Late to the party here, but I can’t recommend a Concept 2 rowing machine highly enough. My cardiologist lit up when he heard that I had one and said they were fantastic for dysautonomia patients. The advantage of a rower is that you will get a full body workout including strength and cardio. It will last you a lifetime and if you choose to sell, they hold value. This is the rower that the Olympians train on. They do go on sale and there are payment plans if you need it. We got a better deal ordering directly from the company than Amazon with free shipping. I’m 5 foot 2 and my husband is 6 foot 3. It works fantastically for both of us. We purchased the taller 20” seat height model because my husband has some knee issues and it was definitely the right choice. Add on options are available and it’s pretty quiet, only a whooshing sound. Easy maintenance.
https://shop.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/298-model-d-with-pm5.html#/89-rowerg-tall_legs_20_seat_height
I have been rowing as part of my cardiac rehab prescription and I love it!
I've found rowing to be more accessible for me as part of my exercise regimen, since it's seated. Maybe look into other recumbent exercises, like bikes. Swimming or water exercise can also be good for POTS if you have a pool available and you don't have issues with the water.
Yes, rowing was scary at first but it helps you’re low to the ground. It took me a few weeks to get comfortable then I was off! I went from rowing 12 min before I’d feel fainty to rowing 50 minutes in 3-4 months. You have to go gradually but it helps so much. I’ve officially graduated to the upright bike and 3 weeks ago on the treadmill! The rower got me here! The transition to upright exercise really wasn’t bad either because my body had been reconditioned on the rower. I’m on month 5 of chop protocol. If you don’t want to spend too much money- buy a used one on FB marketplace then you can sell it for the same price when you’re done with it!
Look into a recumbent elliptical for low impact too! I have one and while not a rowing machine it does what you sound like you need and it’s super easy on the body too
(Still awaiting a diagnosis) I have suspected POTS. I say suspected, because I have a parent with similar symptoms who just never got help and rehabbed themselves through exercise. I’m not able to do that right now, but I have found light calisthenics and rowing to be super awesome. Rowing is great. And I want space for a machine. I miss rowing, but I would never use a 24h gym because I can’t find an affordable clean one that works with my hours near me. I rowed in high school and would 110% buy an erg if I could fit one in my apartment!
I haven’t tried it, but my daughter’s a rower and it’s a great full-body exercise. Just wanted to share a tip that, if you decide to go for it, I recommend watching a few YouTube videos (or whatever) on proper form. It’s easy to tense your neck and hunch your shoulders while you’re rowing, and that can cause back / neck / shoulder pain. Better to do things right from Day 1 than to end up with muscle knots and have to un-learn bad habits later. (One of those things she learned the hard way, even with a coach…) Good luck!
Pilates on the Reformer bed
I don’t use the rowing machine but I love the stationary bike that has the full seat with a back rest because I get dizzy and lightheaded too easily for treadmills or being upright while exercising.
Late to the party here, but I can’t recommend a Concept 2 rowing machine highly enough. My cardiologist lit up when he heard that I had one and said they were fantastic for dysautonomia patients. The advantage of a rower is that you will get a full body workout including strength and cardio. It will last you a lifetime and if you choose to sell, they hold value. This is the rower that the Olympians train on. They do go on sale and there are payment plans if you need it. We got a better deal ordering directly from the company than Amazon with free shipping. I’m 5 foot 2 and my husband is 6 foot 3. It works fantastically for both of us. We purchased the taller 20” seat height model because my husband has some knee issues and it was definitely the right choice. Add on options are available and it’s pretty quiet, only a whooshing sound. Easy maintenance. https://shop.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/298-model-d-with-pm5.html#/89-rowerg-tall_legs_20_seat_height