COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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deegran 06/26/2014

When TroJan started the keeping track of exercising posts, that helped me so much. My blood pressure was 140/98 at that time - about 2 months ago I think. Well, I decided I was going to exercise so I could give a good report. And I did. And with no other changes in my lifestyle my blood pressure has dropped to 117/70. Yay for me!! So thanks everyone for keeping me on track. It has really helped.

deleted_user 06/26/2014

Dee, that is great news, What kind of exercising are you doing, and how much time do you spend doing it. Have you noticed a dip in weight as well? Please keep it up and continue to report on it. Thanks -- Bill

deegran 06/26/2014

I wish on the weight loss. That hasn't happened.

I'm doing basically chair aerobics except I sit directly on the floor. That's my favorite place to sit. For 20 to 40 minutes depending on how I'm feeling, about 5 times a week. Nothing too strenuous but damn I'm feeling good.

Hugs my friend.

j-h 06/26/2014

Oh that is so encouraging! I was afraid you were doing Jane Fonda burns. I've got two sitting exercise DVDs I'll crack out again.
I do need to move more but my legs don't work real well.

deleted_user 06/26/2014

Hi, I am new here. I have COPD and also lung cancer. Everything I read on COPD says exercise, excercise, excercise. My small southern Illinois town has senior fitness classes at the junior college which I attend. It has some aerobics but more yoga than anything. I go and do what I can. Yoga definitely helps with breathing. I feel so much better when I do it.
Ann

j-h 06/26/2014

Thanks to Dee I am using my Stronger Seniors chair exercise DVD again. Some of it's standing. About 30 mins of simple movements with a pleasant instructor. $26 from Amazon. It'll give you a workout.

jazzkeys 06/26/2014

Welcome Ann, we have a wonderful bunch of people here, which, if you stay you will get to know.
I don't exercise much, I walk as much as I can. Since I am on sick leave from work, I try to walk everywhere
If you have any questions about your condition, please ask, there are many here who can help you.

Deedee, congrats on the lowered BP, that is great that it is lowered. Mine is already too low, so I eat salt sometimes.
Hugs,Jazz

TroJanThunder 06/27/2014

Yes! Great about the BP!

My favorite is my treadmill , my free weights and crunches.

Hate to admit though I have been slacking. But not today!

500 crunches

30 minutes on tready. Feels good to be getting back in the swing of things!

Was REALLY depressed for a few weeks and just could not get myself moving.

I'm beginning to "snap out of it" Now! =)

deegran 06/27/2014

j.h. that's awesome. I'm going back on my treadmill next week. no more excuses. or walk outside. it's been so beautiful in the mornings.

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