Amazing PFTs

Melissa75

Administrator
Congrats! Big fan of exercise here too. I've had a huge quality of life improvement since taking it seriously 3+ years ago. Of course it is a combination, like you noted, of being okay enough to be able to exercise, and then making yourself do it. A standard I set for myself a while back was no more than 1 day in btw workouts unless I am pretty sick. Even then, I don't skip walking my dog for 10-15 minutes a day.
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<br />Yesterday, one of the zumba teachers at my gym told me I should be an instructor. My first thought was, "How's about them apples, bronchiectasis?" I dance as hard as the instructors, which cannot be said of everyone in the room, and I cough, cough, cough all the way home (and during class).
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<br />Amazing improvement in your numbers. Congrats again!
 

luv2run

New member
<br>I agree 100%...I run, bike, lift, swim, whatever it takes!  I, personally, believe that vigorousy exercise is our secret weapon.  Keep taking your meds, nebs, whatever else - exercise isn't a sub.  I also think the benefit is more case by case, but get moving <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">. 
 

luv2run

New member
<br>I agree 100%...I run, bike, lift, swim, whatever it takes! I, personally, believe that vigorousy exercise is our secret weapon. Keep taking your meds, nebs, whatever else - exercise isn't a sub. I also think the benefit is more case by case, but get moving <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
 

luv2run

New member
<br>I agree 100%...I run, bike, lift, swim, whatever it takes! I, personally, believe that vigorousy exercise is our secret weapon. Keep taking your meds, nebs, whatever else - exercise isn't a sub. I also think the benefit is more case by case, but get moving <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 
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giantsfan91

Guest
As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.
 

Havoc

New member
I wonder if we can create a group to help encourage one another to keep up with exercise? Any ideas?
 

Havoc

New member
I wonder if we can create a group to help encourage one another to keep up with exercise? Any ideas?
 

Havoc

New member
I wonder if we can create a group to help encourage one another to keep up with exercise? Any ideas?
 

Brad

New member
Exercise is a major reason that I am still here..
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<br> My Old Cf Doc ( Dr K ) always Preached exercise exercise exercise !!!
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<br> It works, He does it too and He just turned 100 years old...<br><br><br>   Good work Jonathan !<br>
 

Brad

New member
Exercise is a major reason that I am still here..
<br>
<br> My Old Cf Doc ( Dr K ) always Preached exercise exercise exercise !!!
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<br> It works, He does it too and He just turned 100 years old...<br><br><br> Good work Jonathan !<br>
 

Brad

New member
Exercise is a major reason that I am still here..
<br>
<br> My Old Cf Doc ( Dr K ) always Preached exercise exercise exercise !!!
<br>
<br> It works, He does it too and He just turned 100 years old...<br><br><br> Good work Jonathan !<br>
 

Havoc

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>giantsfan91</b></i>

As soon as I stopped high school sports and started driving everywhere instead of walking is when I saw a massive decrease in FEV1. I kept up with airway clearance but that clearly isn't enough like all of you have been saying. So I just joined a gym and am praying that it's not too late to bring my pft's up. I was at clinic today and my best fev1 was only at 45%. If I can even just get it back up to the 60's I'll be so happy.</end quote></div><br><br>Mike, <br><br>I think at 19 you have a good chance of bringing your numbers up.  I ran into the same problem as you when I left college and took a desk job.  I stopped sports and walking everywhere. Keep yourself healthy and active.<br><br>Good luck!<br>
 
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