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...
Exercise is a well-known solution in general for strengthening the heart, improving blood circulation, keeping blood pressure in check, maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening bones, keeping mentally sharp, and improving sleep quality and energy levels.
But for someone with COPD, where breathing becomes a challenge and breathlessness a way of life, even doing the simple things is an effort.
This makes exercise and activity a crucial component in order to reclaim, maintain and enjoy life.
Lets get up from our computers stretch and move!
Your are not alone, we are doing it together, its a good thing, a feeling good thing.
Breathe Easy, and enjoy this day,
Hugs and Love always,
Holly
But for someone with COPD, where breathing becomes a challenge and breathlessness a way of life, even doing the simple things is an effort.
This makes exercise and activity a crucial component in order to reclaim, maintain and enjoy life.
Lets get up from our computers stretch and move!
Your are not alone, we are doing it together, its a good thing, a feeling good thing.
Breathe Easy, and enjoy this day,
Hugs and Love always,
Holly
I've done my cardio / pulmonary exercises today.
Keep up the good work - thumbs up.
Jo x
Bob
take care
Out here, in the wild West, we get Public Broadcasting on the telly.
SIT AND BE FIT is on at 11 in the morning.
Too hot to walk today, and Red Flag warning letting us know lightning is striking all around and high fire danger.
Would have napped like Marg, but thunder was booming.
Hey Bob: If I had money I would buy your baked goods. Yummy.
Exercise is the most accessible, natural, and most highly effective way to improve one's health, no matter what condition a person has.
I exercise daily for 1 hr +. If I'm tired, I walk 4 miles, do yoga, or do aqua exercises. On more energetic days I exercise aerobically on an elliptical in addition to the exercises listed above. In younger years, I was a figure skater and pro coach. I still go skating once in a while.