Your lungs and exercise

Your lungs and exercise

Regular physical activity and exercise improves quality of life, whether you are healthy or you have a lung condition. Many people associate keeping fit with maintaining a healthy heart, losing weight and reducing the risk of illnesses such as diabetes, but exercise...
Physical Activity and COPD

Physical Activity and COPD

You might feel like it is not safe, or even possible to exercise with COPD, but the right amount and type of exercise has many benefits. Source: American Lung...
Physical Activity and Pulmonary Fibrosis

Physical Activity and Pulmonary Fibrosis

It can be challenging for pulmonary fibrosis patients to work up the confidence to exercise. It seems counterintuitive to exercise if you have shortness of breath. However, physical activity can make your body stronger so you become less short of breath doing everyday...