Staying active is important for your health, but if you have asthma, certain exercises might make breathing harder. The good news? With the right routines and a bit of planning, you can enjoy asthma-friendly workouts at home. These exercises can help improve your lung function, boost your fitness, and reduce stress — all without triggering…
If you’re like me and you’ve ever tried to push through a workout with lungs that have other plans, you know just how tricky it can be figuring out how to build stamina with asthma. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner—and someone who’s also dealt with exercise-induced wheezing—I totally get the frustration of wanting to be…
Living with asthma can sometimes feel like you’re always one step behind when it comes to managing your health. Between monitoring your breathing and staying on top of medications, it’s easy to overlook the role exercise plays in improving lung function. But here’s the truth: the right exercises can actually help strengthen your lungs, reduce…
So, you’ve got asthma, and you’re wondering whether exercise is a friend or foe. Honestly, it’s a bit of both. On one hand, staying active is awesome for your lungs and overall health. On the other hand, if you’re not careful, exercise can sometimes make asthma flare up and leave you gasping for air. Don’t…
If you have asthma, you probably know the drill—feeling out of breath just as you’re getting into the groove of a workout can be super frustrating. Exercise is essential for staying healthy, but asthma can make it tricky to find that balance. So, let’s break down how asthma plays a role in your fitness life,…
Exercising with asthma doesn’t have to be off-limits! With the right approach, you can stay active and improve your fitness levels while managing your asthma symptoms. A common question for people with asthma is how to exercise safely without triggering symptoms. Well, the answer is simple: It’s all about finding the right type of physical…
Living with asthma doesn’t mean you have to skip your workouts. You can stay active and healthy with the right strategies in place! In this guide, we’ll go over how to safely incorporate exercise into your routine when you have asthma. Asthma and exercise can seem like an unlikely pair. If you’ve got asthma, the…