Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Jenn, I do pilates once a week and it works for me. It is an adult ed. class through my school district and very low-key. It focuses on stretching and toning individual muscles at a time, while also being aware of your breathing. I also find it relaxing because you are very focused on performing the exercises and breathing and not thinking about anything else. And I don't have to worry about getting out of breath as in other types of exercise classes. > > Since getting diagnosed with asthma this year, I have done very little exercise. I decided to go easy until the docs had got my asthma under control, then because I had my uni finals, I just nver had time. > Â > I did do a bit in Cuba (salsa dancing, and hiking up a mountain!), and was okay then, but the climate there suited me quite well. > Â > For the last 6 weeks, I've been struggling quite a bit with my asthma (going to go tomorrow to see if the docs can get me in before I go home for the Christmas hols - probably won't be able to get an appointment with teh nurse now as it's a 1/2 appointment, but hopefully I will get in to see a doctor), then yesterday, I did my first bit of exercise since then, leaning to dance Sevillanas, which was quite physical. I had to go out at one point and get my inhaler as I was struggling so much, and it made me realise that I am going to have to be *very* careful about what sort of exercise I have a go at. What do you all do that works well? Justwalking isn't really an option, as I try to walk as mich as I can anyway. > Â > Jenn > > > > Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! > Â > Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Jenn, Wish I had a better answer. I have pretty much been on " chair arrest " until quite recently when I started pulmonary therapy which I am loving. I have to be monitored quite closely while exercising. The one thing they stress is the one thing I have mentioned here before. Breathing out twice as long as you breathe in. They teach that technique to patients to do while they are doing anything strenuous. Makes you very aware of your breathing and helps keep oxygen levels up and CO2 levels down. Madeline > > > > Since getting diagnosed with asthma this year, I have done very > little exercise. I decided to go easy until the docs had got my asthma > under control, then because I had my uni finals, I just nver had time. > > Â > > I did do a bit in Cuba (salsa dancing, and hiking up a mountain!), > and was okay then, but the climate there suited me quite well. > > Â > > For the last 6 weeks, I've been struggling quite a bit with my > asthma (going to go tomorrow to see if the docs can get me in before I > go home for the Christmas hols - probably won't be able to get an > appointment with teh nurse now as it's a 1/2 appointment, but > hopefully I will get in to see a doctor), then yesterday, I did my > first bit of exercise since then, leaning to dance Sevillanas, which > was quite physical. I had to go out at one point and get my inhaler as > I was struggling so much, and it made me realise that I am going to > have to be *very* careful about what sort of exercise I have a go at. > What do you all do that works well? Justwalking isn't really an > option, as I try to walk as mich as I can anyway. > > Â > > Jenn > > > > > > > > Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! > > Â > > Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll > be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Jenn, When my asthma was bad, I remember sometimes I could only go for a few minutes, then would have to stop. Other times, I was able to do much more. I was probably a bit lax when it came to using the Intal, so I don't remember if I used it much prior to exercise, probably just used my albuterol. But, I had theopyhiline as a back up, I can't remember how that might have affected anything - maybe on the days I was able to exercise, I may have taken the theophyline beforehand. Or the Intal, or both - sorry, my memory is fuzzy - it's been a while. But, I do remember seeing a study recently on cromolyn and excercise induced asthma, I will try and pull it up for you. Alana > > Since getting diagnosed with asthma this year, I have done very little exercise. I decided to go easy until the docs had got my asthma under control, then because I had my uni finals, I just nver had time. > Â > I did do a bit in Cuba (salsa dancing, and hiking up a mountain!), and was okay then, but the climate there suited me quite well. > Â > For the last 6 weeks, I've been struggling quite a bit with my asthma (going to go tomorrow to see if the docs can get me in before I go home for the Christmas hols - probably won't be able to get an appointment with teh nurse now as it's a 1/2 appointment, but hopefully I will get in to see a doctor), then yesterday, I did my first bit of exercise since then, leaning to dance Sevillanas, which was quite physical. I had to go out at one point and get my inhaler as I was struggling so much, and it made me realise that I am going to have to be *very* careful about what sort of exercise I have a go at. What do you all do that works well? Justwalking isn't really an option, as I try to walk as mich as I can anyway. > Â > Jenn > > > > Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! > Â > Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Terry, Congrats on your excercise program! Alana > > > > Since getting diagnosed with asthma this year, I have done very > little exercise. I decided to go easy until the docs had got my asthma > under control, then because I had my uni finals, I just nver had time. > > Â > > I did do a bit in Cuba (salsa dancing, and hiking up a mountain!), > and was okay then, but the climate there suited me quite well. > > Â > > For the last 6 weeks, I've been struggling quite a bit with my > asthma (going to go tomorrow to see if the docs can get me in before I > go home for the Christmas hols - probably won't be able to get an > appointment with teh nurse now as it's a 1/2 appointment, but > hopefully I will get in to see a doctor), then yesterday, I did my > first bit of exercise since then, leaning to dance Sevillanas, which > was quite physical. I had to go out at one point and get my inhaler as > I was struggling so much, and it made me realise that I am going to > have to be *very* careful about what sort of exercise I have a go at. > What do you all do that works well? Justwalking isn't really an > option, as I try to walk as mich as I can anyway. > > Â > > Jenn > > > > > > > > Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! > > Â > > Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll > be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Terry, Congrats on your excercise program! Alana > > ALWAYS use your rescue inhaler and make sure your body is WELL hydrated > before starting to exercise and drink alot during the exercise, YES most > likely in the beginning you'll have to stop to take a drag off the inhaler, > but start slow and work your way up. I do the steps in our house faster and > faster each day, I have a stop watch so I can pace myself. Now when the Wii > is officially out of the box it's gonna be hard to hold myself back, > everyone says it's soo much fun! > > So just take it slow and use that rescue inhaler 30 minutes prior to > exercise to get your lungs ready. IF you have had a chest cold etc, DO NOT > START exercise for a few weeks until your lungs have gotten over that! > Good luck! Let me know how it goes > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 HI Jenn, I go to Curves...a gym for women only. IF Im feeling like my asthma is bothering me, I will pre-treat with my rescue inhaler about half an hour to 15 minutes before I go and I am usually ok. Ive never had any problems otherwise. When I first started going, I pre-treated on a regular basis, now though I go by how I feel. What I like about Curves is that I can get a good workout in and not feel too over- exerted or worn out. You may have Curves in your area Jenn b/c they are in something like 31 countries or something like that. They even have one in Egypt!! (Sorry...Im just excited b/c I got back on the exercise train today...) AnnListen to 350+ music, sports, news radio stations including songs for the holidays FREE while you browse. Start Listening Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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