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I have assembled an admirable collection of pro-exercise sentiments from the "speed of onset" thread (which probably really is the speed of progression thread). Please peruse the following inspiring statements.... Susan A: " I have also realized that a regular exercise routine helps a great deal with my PD. And in return I don't have the "SO Called BAT Wings" that can develop under our arms as we age. I feel my body is only getting better." Phil G.: "Well, speaking of exercise, I think I'll go down and use my ergometric rowing machine. I just hope the dust from the flywheel doesn't aggrevate my allergies too badly." Russ A.: " my ability to maintain a healthy body" Marling: " I know that the Eldepryl is supposed to help and so is regular exercise. But, the questions remains for me to find a pattern." Wendy: " I have been diagnosed now for over six years now (altho' it's really 8+) and I still play soccer & volleyball" What I want to know, and I'm serious, is where are you guys getting all this energy from? I exercised regularly until about 1991, and then the fatigue monster ate my lunch. The simple walking up stairs or around the mall exhausts me, I don't know how to lick it. PD has impacted me more on this level than any other....my biggest handicap is fatigue. And I am fortunate that I sleep as well as I do, 6.5 to 8 hours a night, so it's not lack of sleep, it's plain ole exhaustion. All suggestions gratefully received... Kathie Tollifson 47/9