The prostate is a male reproductive gland that surrounds the urethra. According to MedlinePlus, an enlarged prostate is an extremely common condition in men, and the risk of enlargement increases with age. An enlarged prostate can cause a variety of problems with urination. Exercising with an enlarged prostate can be very beneficial, and certain exercises can actually improve enlarged prostate symptoms, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Step 1
Perform aerobic exercise three times per week for at least 30 minutes per session. Aerobic exercise includes activities such as jogging, power walking, aerobics, bicycling or using an elliptical machine. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, aerobic exercise can reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate; conversely, a lack of physical activity can worsen symptoms.
Step 2
Add strength training work to your exercise routine. Strength training includes any form of weight lifting, isometric training or bodyweight exercises that increase muscle strength. Johns Hopkins Medicine cites a "Journal of Urology" study that showed that strength training combined with aerobic exercise improved pain and symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Step 3
Perform Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles in your pelvic area. An enlarged prostate can weaken muscles that surround the prostate gland. Kegel exercises require you to tighten your pelvic floor muscles, the same muscles that enable you to stop your urine stream. UCLA Urology advises to tighten the pelvic floor muscles for five seconds, then release and repeat for 10 to 20 repetitions per day.
Step 4
Learn yoga, meditation or other relaxation and stress-relieving exercise techniques. According to MedlinePlus, reducing stress can help improve symptoms, while nervousness and tension can aggravate enlargement problems.
