StepsI see people mention getting their steps in for the day. Is it number of steps or minutes. How are the steps calculated?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExercise
Routines, exercise, and COPDAs most on this board know, my wife and I moved recently. For about 3 weeks, there was basically chaos. Between packing, cleaning, moving, unpacking, and cleaning again, there was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesExercise
Tough Love!I went for a PFT last month. I’m stage 2 COPD. The tech asked me a few questions about my symptoms and lifestyle. She listened to my responses and then...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesExercise
Yoga positions and COPDI know that yoga is a recommended activity for people with COPD, and I've just started taking a class. I am wondering: is it just in my head or is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExercise
Stage IV and RehabMy FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and I am too out of breath to even...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesEnd StagePulmonary RehabilitationExercise
Breathing exercise devicesI'm a senior citizen recently damaged my lungs cleaning the bathroom & kitchen with a bleach cleaner. Now I'm somewhat breathless. There are some Breath improver machines around e.g. 'The...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathingExerciseNewly Diagnosed
Exercising with copdI have copd in stage 4, my biggest problem is getting some exercise in. I’ve had chronic pain for 25 years and now I need a knee replacement, which no...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExercise
Oxygen & walkingIf you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesBreathingExercise
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesExerciseEnd StageCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingExerciseCoping