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Peta44 03/07/2012

I know there has been a lot of posts on Exercise already posted, and I know there have been some great video links too, I thought it would be great if we could try and build a thread for exercise videos that may be of help and assist us all, with the varying exercise tolerance abilities we all may have.

It would be great if we could all share those links in one easy to find thread.

Here is one for starters - it is from the Sit and Be Fit videos by
Mary Ann Wilson, this one is called:

Sit and Be Fit - Balance & Fall Prevention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UNv8gyJN6M&feature=related

Its important for anyone who is not exercising at all currently, or who has de-conditioned after illness please always speak first with your doctor before undertaking any new exercise program.

When speaking with your doc about what may be a good exercise program for you personally do check also if you can access a pulmonary rehabilitation program as this is also a good place to start.

I hope that we can all add to this thread with some manageable COPD exercise videos.

Be safe, be mobile and breathe easy.

Have a great day everyone.

Peta

SoftFlower 03/07/2012

Its so important for us to keep moving, and its really hard when you have had an exacerbation and been sick and not moving much to get back in the swing of exercise.

Sometimes it feels impossible to do.

This is good because it starts you slowly into moving again.

The more me move the better our daily quality of life is.

Thanks for posting this for us Peta, and encouraging us to keep moving.

Love,
Holly

Sue825 03/07/2012

I've been using the Gentle Fitness video for years, and never get tired of it. It's gentle stretching and strengthening exercises for people with chronic diseases, including COPD. And the instructor teaches you to use Pursed Lip Breathing with your exercises, so that you can eliminate breathlessness and increase oxygen use. There are sections on seated chair exercises, standing and lying down exercises, and self-massage. You can do the sections in any order, and do only what is easy for you. If my back is bothering me, I just do 2 sections that are chair exercises. You will see people of all abilities in the video, including persons using walkers, wheelchairs, and canes. You can check it out here:

http://www.gentlefitness.com/

Nice post, Peta. Thanks!
Hugs, Sue

Peta44 03/08/2012

Hi Holly and Sue

Thanks for your input, its a great help for us all.

Holly you posted some great video links previously for COPD breathing and exercise, could we include them here please?

I love the gentle fitness exercises Sue, thanks for posting the link, its great you have been using this program and there are so many options to choose from on the dvd. I noticed on you tube they have some gentle fitness videos too.

Thank you both again for sharing.

Hugs Peta xox

Peta44 03/08/2012

Good Morning everyone.

Here are a couple of Videos I do myself from You Tube.

Get started walking in your own living room with this workout by Leslie Sansone.:

Walking - Part 1 - Start Quick and Easy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndVjwkaLGDk

Walking - Part 2 - Burn Fat and Back it Down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8b4P57jNsQ&feature=fvwrel

I started with Part 1 and worked up to doing Part 1 and Part 2 one after the other.

Part 2 also includes the cool down and stretches, so its worth viewing just to finish off your routine with these.

Enjoy your exercise routine every one. Don't forget to check with your doc if you've not done any exercise for some time.

Happy, easy breathing day all.

Peta

SoftFlower 03/08/2012

Peta its a very good idea to have an all in one post where people can come and find all sorts of places to go for help with do able exercises and I love the ones you have posted here.

I love the Gentle Fitness video too Sue, its good you posted them again, I am sure they will help many of us here.

I love these sitting exercises that help with breathing.

Lung Exercises: How And Why We Breathe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUAIiOPXBY&feature=channel

Lung Exercises: Jumping Lungs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOAL4u_u9GI&feature=channel

Lung Exercises: Healing Your Breath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBZPxp32Nmw&lr=1

Lung Exercises: Open Chest Expands Lungs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIrAUL_VmiU&feature=related

Lung Exercises: Strong Legs Support Lungs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAXpJ0aNk6Y&feature=channel

Hope this helps some of you here.

Easy breathing to you all,

Love
Holly

Peta44 03/08/2012

Holly - thanks soooo much for posting all those links for us, they are just great. I have to say I find I like a good variety to choose from and as Sue says sometimes we don't always feel like a full workout so we shall have a great selection to chose from. Thanks for taking the time to share with us the Donna Wilson videos.

Love Peta x

Qi Gong video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZp_4leb4QM&feature=player_embedded

Peta44 03/13/2012

Good morning everyone, I'm feeling tired today, I've just been viewing some sit and be fit videos, there are some great videos in this range the following link will lead you to many others. This one is:

SIT AND BE FIT - Balance (to help with fall prevention)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqMhQuMKRr8&list=UULgvL3aGzMByecNYtMcyK_g&index=5&feature=plcp

There are some great workouts for those coping with arthritis and osteoporosis as well as COPD.

Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.

Have an easy breathing day all.

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