I have advanced COPD, walk when the weather and my breathing allow it, have been looking for something that would help me with light upper body and core strength training. I've purchased a couple of DVDs and tried a number of online videos that are geared towards COPD, but they didn't really work for me. They felt more like workouts created by people who know about COPD in a general sense, but don't really understand the needs and limitations of people who struggle with breathing and fatigue. This video is terrific, as are the cardio/core and full body fitness videos. The pace is good, the movements are easy to follow, and I can do the different exercises without getting too tangled up in my oxygen tubing. It's also nice that there are standing and sitting options for the exercises, which encourages me to get in a little seated movement on the days I'm not up to standing exercise. Thanks so much for making these.
thank you for this nice workout. I just got diagnosed of severe copd lastweek, and I am just 32 years old. I hope to make a turn out of my life with this strength training and breathing exercises.
One question. My Doctor told me not to bend over because it will cut off your breathing and I have COPD and Ashma. I do loose my breath when bent over to a point of attack.
Hi Beverly - bending over does push on your main breathing muscle - the diaphragm - which can temporarily make it harder to take in a deep breath. Take a few deeper breaths before you bend over. You can also use pursed-lip breathing before bending over. Learn how in this video: ruclips.net/video/2utkaRhutJY/видео.html It can help to find ways to do your activities with less bending such as: - keeping things you use off the floor - using a long-handled grabbing device - using shoes with Velcro straps instead of laces There are many other tips in our “Taking Control - A Guide to Living With Asthma” and “Living With COPD” booklets found here: lunghealth.ca/resource-library/ Hope these tips are helpful!
Too much talk at the beginning and that costs patience the first exercises which are ridiculous! You can close this video. Let's hope for a better another thime.
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I have advanced COPD, walk when the weather and my breathing allow it, have been looking for something that would help me with light upper body and core strength training. I've purchased a couple of DVDs and tried a number of online videos that are geared towards COPD, but they didn't really work for me. They felt more like workouts created by people who know about COPD in a general sense, but don't really understand the needs and limitations of people who struggle with breathing and fatigue.
This video is terrific, as are the cardio/core and full body fitness videos. The pace is good, the movements are easy to follow, and I can do the different exercises without getting too tangled up in my oxygen tubing. It's also nice that there are standing and sitting options for the exercises, which encourages me to get in a little seated movement on the days I'm not up to standing exercise.
Thanks so much for making these.
thank you for this nice workout. I just got diagnosed of severe copd lastweek, and I am just 32 years old. I hope to make a turn out of my life with this strength training and breathing exercises.
Finaly a new video that isn't 10 years old on you tube. Thank you.
You need a close up when you do the purse lip breathing
I can inhale, but I can't exhale for more than two seconds---I go into a coughing spasm. and THAT hurts, and I am really SOB then.
Thank you for this excellent workout.
One question. My Doctor told me not to bend over because it will cut off your breathing and I have COPD and Ashma. I do loose my breath when bent over to a point of attack.
Hi Beverly - bending over does push on your main breathing muscle - the diaphragm - which can temporarily make it harder to take in a deep breath. Take a few deeper breaths before you bend over.
You can also use pursed-lip breathing before bending over. Learn how in this video:
ruclips.net/video/2utkaRhutJY/видео.html
It can help to find ways to do your activities with less bending such as:
- keeping things you use off the floor
- using a long-handled grabbing device
- using shoes with Velcro straps instead of laces
There are many other tips in our “Taking Control - A Guide to Living With Asthma” and “Living With COPD” booklets found here: lunghealth.ca/resource-library/
Hope these tips are helpful!
Too much talk at the beginning and that costs patience the first exercises which are ridiculous! You can close this video. Let's hope for a better another thime.