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Health
Love a good sweat? If you’re one of the about 20 million Americans with asthma, this may not be a problem. But, for some vigorous activity like running or playing team sports such as basketball, can cause the airways to become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it dif- ficult to breathe.
Fortunately for sufferers, having asthma, even exercise-induced asthma, doesn’t have to keep you from training dirty. According to research, the trick is to control symptoms with meds (prescribed, of course) in addition to selecting activity that focuses on a leisurely pace as well as simple breathing tech- niques.
While treatments have varied over-the-years, everything from herbal remedies to relocation to dryer climates, here’s the latest in what’s good in exercise for asthma sufferers.
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Biking
We’re not talking moun- tain biking. Rapid in-and- out breathing linked to cy- cling up steep hills or around bends can dry out
you to set your own pace. Your heart will also get a great workout. That’s because it’s gentle on your joints and muscles. Experts advise doing two-and-a-half hours of swimming a week to meet cardio requirements.
Walking
Per a recent study, researchers found that adults who took a brisk walk three times a week — half an hour at a time with five minutes of warm up and five minutes of cool- down — for 12 weeks improved asthma control and fitness levels without triggering an attack of the common repertory disease.
Weight Training
Not only is weight training a great way to build strength, im- prove muscle tone, and shed un- sightly pounds. But it’s also a simple way to implement exercise into your daily routine. Experts suggest beginning with 3 to 5 pound dumbbells to work the upper body and lower-body – fo- cusing on exercises like squats,
push-ups and lunges.
Cool down with a 10 to 30-
minute walk. This allows the tem- perature and possible restriction changes which occur in the lungs to gradually reduce, decreeing the risk of an exercise-induced asthma attack.
Yoga
One preliminary study of 24 volunteer asthmatic patients found that individuals who prac- ticed Indian yoga (in groups) daily for 50 minutes, while supervised, resulted in a decreased number of day and night attacks and use of anti-asthmatic drugs. Findings also showed significant improve- ment in the peak expiratory flow rate – aka a simple measurement of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. However, fur- ther research is recommended.
airways, potentially exacerbating your asthma. However, one study found that even though cyclists and mountain bikers were more likely to have asthma than other Summer Olympians, they were still able to compete – when main- taining a leisurely pace.
Pay close attention to the weather as extreme temperatures as well as pollen levels can prove dangerous for sufferers. The good news? Most gyms are equipped with stationary bikes; or even offer cycling clinics also, decent options, to work in a good sweat.
Swimming
This medium level intensity sport will keep you cool and allows
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