JJ Virgin warns that one week of bed rest causes 2-3 pounds of muscle loss and up to 40% drop in insulin sensitivity. Move as soon as your doctor allows, even tiny limb movements in bed. Blood-flow-restriction bands or electrical stimulation can help when mobility is limited.
Did you know that in just 1 week of bed rest, you can lose 2 to 3 pounds of muscle mass and up to 40% of your insulin sensitivity? So here's the reality. You wanna get up and move around as quickly as possible. Of course, disclaimer, always ask your doctor, but ideally, if you can move, move, even if you're just moving your arms and legs in bed, get yourself moving to help keep that blood sugar balance and that insulin sensitivity and keep your muscles working. If you are in a situation where you're restricted, think about using blood flow restriction bands. These may work for you, or even some electrical muscle stim. There's always a way to figure it out. But again, you want to avoid straight bed rest if at all possible, at all costs.
