Staying Active

Staying active is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing for kidney patients and caregivers alike. But we know living with kidney disease can be challenging and exhausting. Trying to stay active may seem a bit overwhelming at first. But you are not alone. You can start slowly and build up over time. For those with long-term kidney conditions or on dialysis, it can be hard sometimes to keep a regular exercise routine but remember every bit of movement counts including tidying your home, gardening or taking a short walk.

Staying active can have many health benefits, including giving you more energy and making you feel better overall. You can read more about that and some important health and safety tips in our Tips and Tools for Staying Active section below. Plus, don’t miss what our fitness experts have to say in Ask the Expert.

To help you stay active, check out our Staying Active Classes. We have created a variety of on-demand fitness classes to support you wherever you are on your journey. We will add new classes and content on a regular basis, so be sure to check back regularly and give us your feedback on how we are doing.

Remember, also, before you begin any new activity or wellness program, please check in with your health care provider to see what is right for you. Read & Listen to Our Medical Disclaimer.

Staying Active Classes

To help you stay active, we have created a variety of classes to choose from including Yoga, Dance, Strength Training, Cardio Fitness and more, along with a range of classes to suit different fitness levels and to accommodate the different stages of kidney disease patients may be experiencing. All classes are taught by certified instructors, including those affected by kidney disease. To meet the people helping you stay active on the hub, be sure to check out the list of instructors under each class section. We hope you find activities that are fun and interesting to you!

To view the videos below, click on the various links and you will be taken to our Kidney Wellness Hub YouTube Channel. Be sure to like and subscribe while you are there. At the end of each video, there is also an opportunity to complete a short survey. We would so appreciate your feedback as it helps us build content that is valuable to you.

Tips & Tools for Staying Active

Be sure to read our Tips & Tools for Staying Active section to help your stay safe when you work out.

Ask the Expert About Staying Active

In our Ask the Expert About Staying Active section, we address some common questions kidney patients have asked experts about staying active. Check out our Ask the Expert videos. 
Do you have a question for our Staying Active Expert? Ask the Expert via email.

Submit a Suggestion for Additional Content

We welcome your input and feedback. Do you have an idea for a new kidney wellness-related question for an expert, video or webinar? Email your suggestion for additional content.

Want to Stay Active & Support Kidney Patients Too?

If you haven’t already, check out two of the Kidney Foundation’s key fundraising events, the Kidney Walk and Kidney March. Every year members of our kidney community step up and walk or march to raise funds for critical patient programs and services and have some fun at the same time. Think about it… are you ready to step up and join us? As always, we can’t thank our walkers and marchers enough for their dedication and unwavering support of kidney patients and their families.

Additional Resources

For additional Kidney Foundation and other trusted resources, see our Resources tab.