We all know that keeping physically active and exercising on a regular basis has a lot of health benefits. Whether you are young or old, healthy or living with a health condition keeping active improves your wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Lung condition and Exercise
If you’re living with a lung condition, it is natural that you might worry about exercising and shortness of breath, particularly if you haven’t been exercising for some time. However, research suggests that even moderate activity like walking, gardening or cycling for at least 30 minutes every day can improve your physical and mental health.
Staying active keeps your lungs and heart healthy, improves your ability to perform everyday tasks and helps you manage your condition better. Exercise can increase the strength and function of your muscles, improve circulation and help you use oxygen more efficiently than staying inactive.
Nevertheless, if you are struggling with acute exacerbations like shortness of breath or other respiratory symptoms it is important that you work with your GP or Physiotherapist so that an exercise or wellness plan can be prepared according to your needs.
If you would like to learn more about keeping active with lung disease or Pulmonary Rehabilitation, please contact us on 03 9716 2250 or [email protected]