If you're living with a colostomy and looking to expand your exercise routine, you're not alone. Many people with a colostomy enjoy a variety of physical activities that keep them fit and healthy without compromising their stoma. Here are some safe and enjoyable exercises you might consider:

1. Weight Training
- Many people engage in full-range weight workouts. It's important to start with light weights and gradually increase them to avoid straining your abdomen.

2. Cardiovascular/Aerobic Activities
- Running, whether on a treadmill or outdoors, swimming, and different forms of dancing are great for overall fitness and heart health.

3. Cycling
- Some enjoy daily rides of about 5 miles and longer weekend rides of 10 to 15 miles. If the weather isn't cooperating, indoor cycling on a bike trainer is a good alternative, though it might feel a bit repetitive.

4. Modified Seven Routine
- This is based on the Seven app, which you can find in app stores. The routine includes core exercises that are adjusted to protect your stoma and help prevent a peristomal hernia:
- Do push-ups against a wall instead of on the floor to shift the load to your arms.
- Start step-ups on a low stool and only move to a chair when you feel confident in your balance.

5. Functional or "Hard-Work" Activities
- Activities like building a fence or other moderate-to-heavy manual labor can be beneficial. Just make sure to build up your endurance and core strength first.

6. General Encouragement
- Many people emphasize that having an ostomy doesn't have to limit your activities. With the right pacing and by listening to your body, almost any exercise is possible.