COPD: how exercise helps your breathing

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COPD affects about 1.2 million people in the UK alone. Many will have anxiety about taking part in exercise due to the nature of their breathlessness, but this video explains why exercise is good for managing the condition.
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#ExerciseForHealth #COPD #Breathlessness

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

Hi Richard I am 68 years old, I was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago and have a 33% lung capacity, I started walking for 2 years 6 miles a day reducing to 4 x 7 mile walks a week, I joined a running club for social walks 2 x a week, in November last year I started interval training once a week 30s run 60s walk, in January this year I joined a gym, where I go 3 times a week, the machine are 2 cardio and the rest resistance machines for strength, these cover most muscle groups. As time has progressed, my routine has got busier, Monday 3 mile walk in the morning and again in the evening, Tuesday 3 mile walk in the morning 2 circuits of the gym 1 hour run walk evening 30s run 60s walk, Wednesday 1 hour in the evening run walk 60s run 60s walk usually about 4 miles, Thursday 3 .5 Mile walk 2 circuits of the gym, 1 hour in the evening 30s run 60s walk about 3.3 miles, Friday nothing planned but apparently one of my running clubs is starting another run walk in the evening. Saturday parkrun 5k latest PB 36.24 doing interval 60/60 2 circuits of the gym, Sunday 5 mile cross country hilly run walk 60/60. I cope with all of this quite well, I can’t improve my lung capacity but I am trying to optimise my technique and recovery. My recovery has definitely improved. Can you offer any advice on oxygen assisted running and do you know if it would help. It would only be for 5k and events, however, I am considering doing a half marathon. I welcome any advice Thanks Steve

[@ExerciseForHealth]

WOW this is amazing progress and I bet your health care professionals are very impressed with what you've achieved. I suppose having oxygen with you while you're running will help you sustain the running for longer. However, also think the the extra weight you are carrying will make the running harder burning oxygen faster, therefore meaning you might have to slow your pace to sustain it. It would be interesting to know how your body responds though and whether it will improve your 5K times or not. If you manage to do a half marathon then that will be a story for the news outlets!!

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

@@ExerciseForHealth I am coming up for my 3 year COPD review at the end of next month, it’s more personal satisfaction, I don’t expect much from my GP, My next hurdle is an op, umbilical hernia, only a day for the op, but possibly 6 weeks plus for recovery, so no lifting, gym or harsh exercise. It’s back to walking again, however, I can walk 15 minute miles. So I should be able to keep active. I speak to a guy called Russ Winn in Australia, the COPD Athlete, he does marathons and is amazing. The jury is out on oxygen, I will adjust my interval training from 60/60 to 70 running and 55 walking, to try and improve my 5k time of 36.24. As for my weight I lost 2.5 st after diagnosis and my weight plateaued, I could push it but I am comfortable. Apparently my ideal weight should be 12st 7lbs. I am doing 5.5 mile off road hill interval running, my recovery has improved dramatically. But not finished yet, still pushing. I run a FB group and Twitter page COPDXtremeRehab, not many engage, I think the Xtreme is acting as a deterrent and I will rebrand soon. At the moment they are more like exercise blogs of my routines, I do try to motivate others to do what they can, while they still can. Not to do what I do unless they want to.

[@vanessamccarthy7807]

Wow! You are inspiring that's for sure. Keep up the great work! Please let us know how you get on with your runs. Today I was proud that I managed to walk to and from the shop (which used to only be an 8 minute distance in each direction) without stopping several times. I'm thinking of joining a gym too to build up my strength and resilience. You are giving me hope that it IS possible to reclaim some quality of life. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

@@vanessamccarthy7807 Hi Vanessa thanks for your message, I had 1 exacerbation, that scared the life out of me, once the disease bites it’s hard to claw back, it’s a case of maximising what you have. Well done on hanging in there against the hurdles that this disease puts in our way, I admire the fact that you want to join a gym, but try a few things first, try raising your heart rate if you can for about 15 - 30 s take your salbutamol and see how quickly you recover. Your 16 minute walk try doing it twice a day, other exercise, take a chair and put it by the bottom stair or any step, and try doing step ups for as long as you can, then sit and fully recover, try again just 2 reps to start with, it won’t be quick results but with effort you should see some improvement. Consider resistance bands for toning the upper body, more reps and less strength. It’s cardio needed to make the heart and lungs work harder. I don’t know your current status if you have any concerns about my advice, run it by a medical or sports professional first. I hope Richard won’t mind but my Twitter and FB name is COPD REHAB GUY. feel free to message me.

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

Pushed the defective lungs to the max today, my first half marathon 3:02.29 hard but enjoyable. Don’t emulate unless you want to. But do what you can while you still can. It is really good for you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Wow, that's incredible. What an achievement, well done!

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

@@ExerciseForHealth thanks, but of a groin strain but relatively unscathed.

[@kristenparente5936]

I just received my diagnosis yesterday and shocked. I was ran over 4 years ago and believed my collapsed lung was reason for my breathing problems. My doctor explained it probably didn't help but wasn't the cause rather my smoking 30 of my 41 years. Shocker. Thank you for your videos helping explain what my doctor couldn't in our 15 minute appointment.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it has helped.

[@dstarkspp]

Your doctor did his job sounds to me your didn’t listen???

[@rn6505]

Well explained

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@royanderberg3065]

Very good video and advice. I have had asthma for over 45 yrs and I have been very active during those years, but now I am 82 and realize the need for some proper form of exercise to assist in my breathing. I get out of breath when I move fast or do any lifting and carrying, but do recover to a quiet state within 4 minutes of absolute rest and proper breathing techniques. I see the need of some form of exercise no matter how it hurts.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Well done and hope this helps

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

Went for pre assessment for hernia op, the only inconvenience is not being able to exercise properly or effectively during recuperation. Resting heart rate 53 they asked if I was on beta blockers, I said no I just exercise hard. BP 126/73 despite walking 4.5 miles to hospital and the same back again SPo2 was sitting at 97%. So hopefully recovery will be swift and I can get back to the gym and running. Last run this week on Sunday 5. Miles off road over hills followed straight away by 5 miles on road. Interval 60s run 60s walk. If COPD hasn’t bitten you too badly use exercise to your advantage. Do what you can while you still can

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Wow, amazing, great work!

[@woodskid4ever]

Great job mate! I think there is a misconception that COPD can be cured by cessation from smoking, and that lungs heal like muscle tissue. I thought this for years and now have a chronic condition. Thank you for your clear and concise guidance!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thank you :-)

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

What to heal good people? Maybe we cure stupidity because this disease is more severe than the best-selling cancers, but that's not it

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

I understood from research after diagnosis, that it is incurable (apart from transplant), smoking is a strong causation factor and will aggravate the disease. Cessation can protect the good lung tissue as well as can be expected. But the disease is still progressive. My rule of thumb is to do as much as you can while you can. There is no guarantee that it will extend your life or make it better, but it does give you a better chance

[@doctorartphd6463]

You're almost correct, except that COPD is reversible.

[@gregmatthews7171]

@@doctorartphd6463 hi mate I have seen you post on a few of these COPD posts that it’s revisable do you have any research or information you can point me to please

[@sum2automation]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks for watching!

[@odetteminassian2881]

This is one of the best videos about COPD!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great, thank you 😀

[@crystalclear6864]

So simply put. Great video

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@user-ej5oz2ff6z]

Awesome info thank you so much as I have COPD 🙏

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it was helpful! Check out the gentle workout I've done recently that helps people exercise with COPD here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWPNhWqoZdejZ7s

[@MsApache00]

Your speaking is excellently understood, and the pace is easy to follow. COPD impacts every part of living. Those who do not have it badly need to be aware of how much these exercises help in eating and sleeping. Thank You.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@thomasratliff9278]

Not often to I like the first video in my search for random subjects. However, I find this video to have all my answers, plus. I am in the upper stages of COPD at 66 y-old, and recovering from a serious upper respiratory infection. Two weeks ago I was unable to stand in the shower and wash my hair. I'm not sure why I didn't search for this subject sooner. Thank you, sir.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I'm glad this has helped you

[@bayumalam7096]

Great info , appreciate it

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@donscholz7225]

I thought you did a very nice video and gave a lot of useful information.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DarrenRobinson-kl3id]

Thank you so much for this video, I've subscribed to your channel today and I'm off to watch more of them! I had to give up working due to COPD and have become very inactive, leading to some worsening anxiety and depression but I genuinely feel enthusiastic and motivated to make some changes after watching. Keep up the great work, I'll do my best to do the same.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope you can feel better with doing a little exercise. Good luck

[@Donttalkaboutitbeaboutit]

Had this condition for many years. I will do my best to reverse some of the symptoms. Thanks for the videos

[@TheElizabethashby]

GLAD I FOUND YOU THANK YOU

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@MEGHALISFAVORITECORNER]

Thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@toodyface]

Nice one brother❤🙏😸💪

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@sandramcgleish2645]

I have COPD. I practice Hatha Yoga. The deep breathing is very helpful. Thank you for this video.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@casandraa.9837]

Thank you for the video. Can you please provide a link to COPD exercises video?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

@@casandraa.9837 It's in the description of this video

[@mitchhamrick3117]

Thanks!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

WOW! Thank you so much for the super thanks!!

[@Fotini13]

Just got diagnosed w/Stage 3. Thank you for the education ❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're most welcome

[@davidwright873]

I was just diagnosed...Why did you wait so long if you don't mind me asking....Did you not notice something wrong?

[@Marc_de_Car]

Thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@doracarlyn3802]

thank you for your well needed wisdom and advice. I appreciated everything you spoke about. Well done!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thank you!

[@rahimtamer8176]

Great

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@borderlord]

My 85 year old mother's oxygen is 91 - 93 on the Oximeter . She is booked in for a CT scan. Pack a day smoker for 60 years till 3 years ago. She has fibrosis.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope she improves

[@deecarpio53]

Great video I feel like I'm ok but I was diagnosed with copd and dr said it's bad, both lungs affected in the bottom of both lungs. Now I'm going to try a gym, wish me luck 🤞✌🙏

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

I have had one exacerbation which prompted the diagnosis, (over 2 years after quitting smoking), spirometry shows my lung function at 33%, I do not get breathless but do suffer with coughs when under duress, I can easily walk 7 miles in 2 hours and 10 minutes daily, I am 67 have a resting heart rate between 55 - 60, which has decreased whilst exercising from 117 - 125 down to 90 - 105, I consciously lost muscle mass as I was told muscles were oxygen intensive. I tend to tone with bands. I have recently been put on cortico steroids, 2 weeks ago, which have reduced the coughing and the need for salbutamol. I reduced my weight from 16.5st to 14st in 2 months, as I appear to be in the early stages, I am looking for the best way to manage the disease, I eat fairly healthily and drink at least 3 litres of water a day. Running play with my grandchildren causes breathlessness, but at my age I consider with my physical fitness this is normal. My SPO2 levels are 98/99% at rest, dipping down to 93% under duress. I would be grateful for any advice. Or a website. TIA Steve

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Well done Steve. It sounds like you're doing everything right and seem to be managing fairly well. I would continue to stay active as often as you can to help manage it. Certainly maintain cardio exercise on 3 to 5 days a week for 30 minutes or more, and if you want some home exercise ideas, take a look at my playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLf9i8qFtMBBK1VBEA-IlSw7VrXxrvxHUF Hope this helps, and good luck

[@elanamccullum1677]

If you are at 33% that's in the moderate to Severe range..not early🤔 ..and you've probably have had lots of exacerbations or you wouldn't be that far with lung capacity deterioration...how long did you smoke for?

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

@@elanamccullum1677 50 years, I stopped in January 2020 and was diagnosed with COPD in late October 2021. I very rarely suffer with breathlessness, but do get the cough and mucus sometimes which makes me believe it is more Bronchitis rather than emphysema, but very likely a combination of both. I lost 30 lbs after diagnosis and was walking 6 miles a day every day with no adverse effects, I found this very time consuming, so I have cut it down to 4 x 7+ miles a week, I am on Trimbow and rarely have to take my salbutamol. My peak flow has improved substantially, so I am confused where I am at with my condition, the lung function was given after spirometry.

[@lydiawhitting5406]

Dear Steve, may I ask how you gave up smoking. Cold turkey or other? Many thanks

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

@@lydiawhitting5406 hi Lydia, I smoked for 50+ years from the age of 9 I had the token attempts at paying lip service to the attempts. But sooner or later you realise that you the attempts and time not smoked means nothing. You only ever quit once and that is forever. So the right mental attitude is paramount. We damage ourselves a bit everyday while we smoke, it becomes a question of how much we want to damage ourselves before we quit. I was wheezing and my chest was rattling, I had a persistent cough. I was doing more coughing than smoking, coughing up all sorts of disgusting coloured gunk.I had a rattle in the back of my throat. The biggest problem apart from staying alive was SLEEP DEPRIVATION, I never slept for anymore than an hour at a time, I had black rings under my eyes and I was permanently tired. So at 21.30 on 20/1/19 with 90 cigarettes on the breakfast bar I put my last cigarette out and never touched or wanted to touch another. The cigarettes stayed there for 6 months before I gave them away. The amazing thing is how resilient the human body is, within a short space of time my cough had gone, my chest wasn’t rattling and I was getting a nights sleep. I never give a time on how long it was before I felt the benefits as everybody is different. 10 months later I was diagnosed with COPD a 33% lung capacity, but I still live a normal happy active life, I do 10 - 14 hours exercise a week. Smoking has KILLED 67% of my lung capacity I will never get that back, but I can maximise what do with the good bit I have left. You only ever quit once, everybody can do it, with the right mental attitude. Dig deep use your willpower, you can do this, feel free to look at #smokingcessation on the COPD management uk Facebook page, get back if you need any further contact information

[@talatdaud8866]

Just diagnosed with Emphysema at 43. FEV: 19% in PFT.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope this helps

[@talatdaud8866]

@@ExerciseForHealth what are survival chances?? What I have to do to increase my Lyng capacity??

[@ginav9787]

Are the steel ball bearing interchangeable with any device? I have asthma, copd and mild emphysema which device should I use average or low? Thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I'm not sure what this is referring to?

[@reneemcmillan3865]

I’ve been diagnosed with COPD, bronchiectasis, and non tuberculosis mycobacterium. Very scary stuff

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope this helps

[@COPD_REHAB_GUY]

I would appreciate some input, I replied on the cardio and strength workout, I forgot that there was a specific one for COPD, thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad you found this one!

[@taskiaanis1679]

I have chronic bronchitis and my FEV1 is 15. Any kind of physical movement results in decreased oxygen level, sometimes it goes down to 75 while walking or moving. I am 24 and I’m suffering from this condition for three years after covid. Should I try to exercise without oxygen? I tried to do various exercises with oxygen but nothing has improved my condition. I get breathless so easily and my heart rate goes up to 135. I cannot even walk for 2 minutes without getting breathless. I have consulted with many pulmonologist in my country but nothing helped.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I can't offer you individual advice I'm afraid not knowing you, so my only advice is for you to speak to your doctor.

[@questioneverything4394]

Hi, Thank you for your informative videos. I have been informed in the last 3 weeks, by 2 asthma nurses and a GP, that a maximum of 20% of smokers will develop COPD, that COPD is mostly due to environmental issues and a genetic deficiency - Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, not smoking. My asthma nurse asked me not to share this information ???

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Interesting

[@user-zn8um1ir2p]

I get dizzy slot. I'm a falling down risk.and I am newly visually impaired.how can I get where I can breathe better?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Speak to your doctor to see if you can be referred to a pulmonary/ respiratory rehab team

[@lydiawhitting5406]

Anyone got any advice for me plz. Scripted inhaler Ultibro for COPD for 5+ months now, but more often than not the powder catches me in the throat, and I cough it up before I can hold and count for 10 seconds. Any suggestions thx. However, for benefit of readers .. about 3+ weeks have been using air physio. The oscillating device has really helped, and my lung capacity has increased by more than double.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope someone one here might be able to help you!

[@kathleen3348]

Why not ask the pharmacist who filled your prescription? They are quite knowledgeable. Also, if your doctor can't help, perhaps they could refer you to a respiratory therapist who would be able to . Also, a simpler solution might be to use a 'spacer"; I just started using one, a Philips Respironicss OptiChamber Diamond, which helps a lot. You may be inhaling at too quick a rate; try slowing down a bit. The "spacer" emits a whistling sound when you inhale too quickly, so that would help. Also, since the powder's captured in the tube, you can inhale more than once without exceeding your dosage.

[@vanessamccarthy7807]

I've recently been diagnosed with severe copd (lung age 88years old) I've quit smoking but I'm really scared

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Quitting smoking will definitely help you, and hopefully you will improve.

[@vanessamccarthy7807]

You were right. Even though I understand I can't reverse the damage I do feel so much better, I'm able to do a little more each day now I'm not smoking. Watching your videos and reading everybody's comments under your videos, plus of course just feeling better in general is strengthening my resolve to stay quit. Thank you. I'm working my way through your videos. Do you have any that give exercise suggestions or dos and don'ts for what we can try without equipment please?

[@astrids7525]

Hi, I have severe COPD, but am relatively fit; I have been excercising regularly. I have recently discovered that my blood oxygen levels drop into the 80s upon rather light excercise long before i get breathless. My options seem to be to either stop excercising or to do that with supplemental oxygen (as recommended by the nurses); however, the latter option would reduce my quality of life tremendously. (I'd be fine, if nobody had never measured the oxygen levels). Any advice?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

From an exercise point of view I would say do what you can within your limitations, but I would certainly take the advice of the medical professionals as they will know you best and are best placed to judge what you should do.

[@sharsue5596]

Glad you posted because the samething happens to me - oxygen level drops due to exercise, then raises. i note the drop when I have to stop exercising to take a breath. Then it raises when breath comes back. Always thought this strange.

[@gordonwong1515]

​@@sharsue5596l 😊ibloodymucusinthe❤😢

[@doctorartphd6463]

Try a new technique called hanging - on a chin bar. Go as long as you can. Look it up and do the research. Do those exercise that help expand your chest cage to help with expanding your lungs !!

[@gordonwong1515]

😅9​@@sharsue5596

[@fazonio]

I used to ride a bike for Doordash. Once I got an electric scooter my health faded pretty quickly. I need to do my job faster so I may just need to ride a bike recreationally. I wonder if jogging around a track can help?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Maybe, do what you can within your limitations.

[@fazonio]

@@ExerciseForHealth Thank you! I'ma hit the track this morning and go easy.

[@RUBICON-zu6wl]

Well what are the exercises???

[@ExerciseForHealth]

This is an advice video not a workout video. Take a look at my exercise playlist to find one that helps you here: kzbin.info/aero/PLf9i8qFtMBBK1VBEA-IlSw7VrXxrvxHUF

[@tanglewood777]

if any one has a hiatus hernia and been told they have copd if you get the hiatus herna repaired your breathing will improve 100 p cent trust me said i had copd but i had hiatus herna similar time level had op i can go running now which could not do be for hernia was in my lung capacity preventing lung move meant

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Interesting

[@mmm7m672]

I'm doing what exercises I can

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great

[@limbalongislandmetrobusine8397]

as a singer is there anything special I should know?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Not that I'm aware of, but singing may help you with COPD because of the capacitive breathing involved.

[@rahulsomaiya7818]

Can a nonsmoker of age 35 have COPD?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I guess so, theoretically if they've worked in a polluted environment? I'm no medical practitioner though, so if you have concerns I would advise speaking to your doctor.

[@dantae666]

Sadly yes. As other factors can cause it like air pollution for example. Speak to your Dr if you feel breathless

[@kallachnadra]

I never smoked, never passive smoking, never exposed to industrial environment, luckily had clean air (I live in Norway), yet I have COPD. I had asthma which has progressed to COPD. Where is the science

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I believe everything you've mentioned are factors that can increase the risk for COPD. Take a look at this page for more information on the causes: www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/causes/

[@DMMPower]

Exercise is a good thing for COPD what is the root cause of COPD and I know you're going to stay smoking! I developed COPD when I turn 50 and it gradually got worse over 8 years. I have never smoked a day in my life and yet I ended up with COPD. I am now in my 60s and I no longer have COPD because I learned the true cause of COPD.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I'm not qualified to offer you the biological pathologies of certain health conditions, so best to get an answer from someone who is (Respiratory doctor). I hope the exercises will help people with COPD though.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

Why don't you go public for. Comment? No one is cured of Bpoc by useless statements

[@dantae666]

​@@ExerciseForHealth his trying to con people. You never get better from COPD it's always progressive and incureable. I've worked 15 years in the nhs

[@thewombraiderr4849]

I always believe in finding the root cause of health issues. Do you mind sharing your information?

[@denisekenney6436]

I think it’s rude to say you know the true cause for COPD yet don’t want to tell it much less share it. And with a diagnosis of COPD there is no cure and it is progressive period. That being said every case is individual as to how it progresses in one person as opposed to another. Also, we all are aware moving, walking etc can help or going to the gym as well as Yoga. But you’re saying you “cured yourself” I call BS💩… seriously. Either you have been misdiagnosed or you never had it. Some people are fortunate and their COPD remains mild throughout their life again an individual basis. But, before getting on social media announcing you “had it” but you found a “cure for yours”., is thoughtless, rude and ignorant not to mention disrespectful and a damaging comment. Getting some desperate people’s hopes up who will do anything to “cure” theirs!! Was your CT Scans done both with and without Contrast? What were your breathing tests results bc that truly determines your breathing level making individuals results anywhere from very mild, mild, moderate and or end result? My Aunt has been at end stage for several years now, she’s been in the hospital and process of possibly dying but she so far has always rallied back around. She’s on Oxygen Therapy at all times and yet, she continues to smoke and suffer. Her decision… I knew I had it in my early 50s and was definitely diagnosed shortly after I saw a Pulmonologist. I cried and both he and his RN hugged and reassured me that COPD is no longer a “death sentence” like my poor grandfather’s in the 40s 50s 60s he also had TB and continued to smoke his 3 pack a day habit of his beloved non filter Camel 🐪 Cigarettes. It tends to run in families and out of 14 Aunts and Uncles on my Dad’s side alone I’d say maybe 10 of them had COPD… All smokers. Grandpa passed in 1964 age 71. I digressed, please STOP telling people you “had COPD know the cause and now no longer have COPD” Again I call bullshit plain and simple… I hope 🤞 you live a long life with your now “self cured COPD”. To all, I apologize for this page long post but I don’t apologize for calling out this poster as a liar and 💩stirrer!

[@a5teroth]

Sorry to sound negative, I just feel that although exersize can temporarily improve symptoms the COPD will catch up with you again eventually. It's just really prolonging the inevitable.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

OK. I had a retired gentleman that had COPD that was referred to me and said he couldn't do anything and was feeling like he couldn't go on in life anymore. After his pulmonary rehab educational programme and a 12 week exercise intervention with me he was the best he'd felt in years and turned his life around, happy and able to play with his grandchildren again. None of us know how long we have on this planet, but we can choose what we do with the time we have.

[@infamousfreak5914]

​@@ExerciseForHealth I am from India. My father age 76 years old. Has COPD severe. Taking inhailer. By daily walking and pranayam Or concerned exercise will improve my father health and live long?

[@mmm7m672]

I guess no one is on here anymore?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I still reply to comments on this one

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

I do not have copd but do have breathing problems and working out for a week has improved my breathing. Furthermore after sleeping i feel more rested than I have in 16 year's. It's been 16 year's since i graduated high school.

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

Also further context i am 32 and went to special education growing up. But i had a lot of sick day's and being being put in hospital's growing up. This in tern made me graduate high school later than most. This is important because when i was in school i exercised quit a bit. But once i graduated considering i had to live on disability i just let my self go by getting to lazy. So recently i cut out junk food and now drink smoothies and work out everyday. So what are the results? Well i can breath better in most cases i sleep better but also when i wake up i feel more rested.

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

I made a bit of an error do to me not being 100% awake and I actually graduated 13 year's ago. Considering i graduated at 19 and am now 32 i can not be believe i mistakenly put 3 extra year's. Well honestly math was never my strong suit in school lol 😆 So i guess special ed might apply to me more than simply what type of school i was in. By this i mean i am a dumb ass 🤪🤣. I guess when you make a mistake correct it and don't take it to hard Considering everyone makes them time to time.

[@alb3285]

Hope u don’t Smoke….good luvk

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Good to hear exercise has helped you!

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

@@alb3285 No i don't smoke but i have been around smoker's most of my life growing up. My dad was a smoker and my sister and my niece's are smoker's. That being said i am planning on getting me some dumbbells . 50 pounds should be good all though i have no experience with weights.

[@biancawilliams213]

😢

[@ExerciseForHealth]

It's a debilitating condition.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

Saturation is not an analysis, but a parameter of some acute or chronic diseases, as I also have with COPD, pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis, most of them have a good saturation above 95, and that with effort

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great

[@littlecharlie4293]

What do you do if your oxygen level falls below 90 during exercise?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Rest and monitor it to ensure it gradually builds back up. If you use ambulatory oxygen then take advice from your respiratory physio/ nurse.

[@littlecharlie4293]

Thanks Doc@@ExerciseForHealth

[@clarevanwyngaardt7890]

Thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

WOW, thank you so much for the Super Thanks!!