Types of Exercises
There are three types of exercises:1
Stretching exercises improve flexibility and suppleness. They prepare your muscles for more vigorous exercises.
Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises are continuous exercise at moderate to high intensity. Your heart rate increases, you breathe deeper and sweat during the exercises. They help to improve your endurance and your general fitness.
You can choose any form of exercise that you enjoy such as walking, cycling or dancing.
Weight training or resistance exercises help to improve your muscle strength.
To benefit from your exercise, the general rule is to exercise
(at least)
each time
Your physiotherapist can help you plan a personal exercise programme based on your performance in the exercise test. Regular exercise training is an important part of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programmes
Reference:
- American Lung Association. Physical Activity and COPD. Available at https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/living-with-copd/physical-activity. Accessed on 20 July 2024.