Oxygen & walkingIf you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesExerciseBreathing
physical therapistsWould a physical therapist who comes to the home be a good idea for my husband who will not exercise? I feel like if there was a trained person who...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingExerciseEnd Stage
COPD and exerciseI really both of you but still exercise. I also would like to improve my health. But it's hard for me to imagine exercise when I'm out of breath just...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingExercise
To Swim or Not To Swim...I have begun a swimming exercise class at our local YMCA. I take a deep water class in the cool pool and I do A-chi in the warm water pool...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Short exercise interval trainingLately I'm experimenting with short, anaerobic bursts of high intensity (HI)resistance training. Perhaps 10-12 sets. Then engaging in non exercise related activities. Later during the day, perhaps an hour or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Singing to keep the lungs going.I sing from my computer and post every Saturday on Youtube, here is a request I received... https://youtu.be/k5KbQSnpOj0...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExerciseDepressionMental Health
Breathing exercisingWill the carbon dioxide decrease if I am doing breathing exercising? When my O2 levels start to decrease I sit down and start several breathing techniques and my level goes...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise