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40s - f - uk.
I've recently been diagnosed with COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. I also have unstable asthma. Due to this I have to take steroids quite often which makes me put on weight. The extra weight is not good as it puts more strain on my lungs. I am trying to be careful with what I eat. I'm not fat as such, but definitely under height for my weight!
I find it very difficult to exercise, walk far etc, due to the lung disease, but I need some form of exercise to try to keep the COPD at bay as long as possible.
Also, due in part to the steroids I have early onset osteoporosis, so exercise would be good for that as well. Doctors have not really been much help. Any suggestions please? (link)
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You really should consult your doctor before you take up any form of exercise- every exercise regime recommends that you do.
I'd try something fairly low impact, like pilates or yoga. However you really want to check with your doctor before hand.
Some gyms have open houses. It's a great way to go in talk to a trainer, and get some advice on exercises that would be alright for you, see what classes and machines they have avaliable. You don't have to sign up either, but it's a good way to get some information from someone who knows a lot more about this than myself.
You might want to check out this site, it has message boards for people with COPD to share information, like exercises, with one another: http://www.copd-international.com/
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I do belong to a gym, even though I haven't been there for some months, so I will check out classes. The website was useful too, thank you.
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