When can I exercise properly?

[Kate020885]

Hi I got diagnosed on the 10th December 14 with PE's. I'm desperate to get back in to shape so can anyone help with what I could have a go at apart from walking or swimming?

[Hidden]

Hi have you attended a PR (pulmumory rehab) group yet as they teach you exercises suitable for those with lung disease. You can also google these exercises. x

[peege]

You really need to seek your medics advice to be safe or perhaps ring BLF tomorrow.

A good article on BLF's Facebook came up today mentioning exercise during and after lung illness.

[CornishBrian]

Go to BLF website or you tube. Plenty of home based exercise to get you going.....even chair based. I also use a Wii machine...more fun. Ten pin bowling, tennis, fencing...all help. Be careful you don't over do it....as a general rule, work up until you get too breathless to talk and exercise at the same time...that is the time to take a break and recover.

[Maximonkey]

Hi Kate, I go to aqua aerobics and I love it. Try a few classes until you find an instructor who gives you the exercises you like and enjoy, the sing along also raises the spirits. I have also made some good friends. I am not a strong swimmer so swimming alone would not be much help. Exercise in the water helps with my breathing and keeps me relatively fit. My lung capacity has improved so I must be doing something right. The only down side is I cannot use the communal showers as they are germ machines, so I dry off and go home and shower. The other spin off for me is it helps with any body pain I have due to arthritis. Good luck and hope you find an exercise that helps you soon. Maximonkey