Research, Resource & Education
RESPIRATORY
Home Exercise & Nutrition Guide
Table of Contents
This book discusses the relationship between exercise and respiratory health. Whether you are a seasoned fitness enthusiast or a beginner just starting your exercise journey, this comprehensive guide will provide you with a wealth of valuable information. Specifically, it highlights the potential benefits of exercise for individuals living with respiratory difficulties such as bronchitis, asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. You’ll learn about the many ways that exercise can improve your overall wellbeing, from increasing your strength and flexibility to helping you breathe easier. Additionally, you will be provided with important precautions to consider before embarking on any exercise program.
It is recommended that if you’re new to exercising or have pre-existing health concerns, you should consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This will ensure that you receive personalized recommendations tailored to your unique health status, and potentially prevent any complications that may arise.
It is important to remember that the information presented here and in books is of an educational nature and should not be used in lieu of medical advice from your doctor and healthcare team.This in
Most of the diabetes research is from the NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute
Respiratory Disease
Exercise Benefits and Precautions
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Home Exercise and Nutrition Guide
It is beneficial for people who have a history or are currently undergoing treatment for respiratory issues to engage in an exercise program.
Most of the pulmonary research is from the NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute unless otherwise specified.
Please see Home Exercise Guide for the main exercise table of content and more about the Fitness & Nutrition Series.
The information below in is addition to the main Fitness & Nutrition Book.
COPD
Asthma
Bronchitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Oxygen Therapy
Sample Pages
Who is this book for?
Who is this book not for?
This book is for:
• Those with a history of pulmonary disease, to include COPD, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and Idiopathic, Pulmonary Fibrosis to be used in conjunction with the physician or other health care provider and/orphysical therapist recommendations.
• The beginner who has never exercised before
• The individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.
• Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.
• The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.
This book is not for or may need modification:
• Chronic or acute disorders/injury’s that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.
• If you are over 40 and have never exercises before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.
• Undiagnosed pain
• The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.
• People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab.
These issue will be addressed in future volumes: Arthritis, Cardiac Disease, Cancer, Metabolic, Autoimmune and Neurological disorders.
References
CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH – National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute
American Lung Association: Physical Activity and COPD http://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lungdisease-lookup/copd/living-with-copd/physical-activity.html
COPD Store – Signs You Should Stop Exercising – http://blog.copdstore.com/the-official-guide-to-exercising-withcopd
Exercise is Medicine.org – Exercising with Asthma – http://exerciseismedicine.org/assets/page_documents/EIM%20Rx%20series_Asthma.pdf
HealthLine: COPD and Exercise: Tips for Breathing Better – https://www.healthline.com/health/copd/andexercise#1
Lung Institute – Best Pulmonary Fibrosis Breathing Exercises – https://lunginstitute.com/blog/best-pulmonaryfibrosis-breathing-exercises/
Lung Institute – Can You Exercise Safely with Pulmonary Fibrosis? https://lunginstitute.com/blog/pulmonaryfibrosis-and-exercise/
MedScape – Exercising With Cystic Fibrosis: Prescription for Health – https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/719536
Medical News Today – Is it safe to exercise with bronchitis? – https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317849.php
MedicineNet – Asthma – https://www.medicinenet.com/best_exercises_for_asthma_yoga_swimming_biking/views.htm
MedLine Plus – Oxygen – https://medlineplus.gov/oxygentherapy.html
WebMD – Exercise and Asthma https://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/exercising-asthma#1