Anyone Do Yoga?

[CFinCalifornia]

Big fan of yoga. A few months after starting yoga, my 25-75 (small airways which my CF doc doesn't care about but my allergist does) percentage was dramatically higher because I learned to use my core muscles to control my length of expiration. In short, I can breathe out for a very long time now which is good for my PFTs, but more importantly, I just feel like I'm no longer out of control of my breathing patterns.

Another benefit of yoga is that it does strengthen your upper body, so generally good for the lungs. Good luck!

-Megan, 23

 

[CFinCalifornia]

Big fan of yoga. A few months after starting yoga, my 25-75 (small airways which my CF doc doesn't care about but my allergist does) percentage was dramatically higher because I learned to use my core muscles to control my length of expiration. In short, I can breathe out for a very long time now which is good for my PFTs, but more importantly, I just feel like I'm no longer out of control of my breathing patterns.

Another benefit of yoga is that it does strengthen your upper body, so generally good for the lungs. Good luck!

-Megan, 23

 

[CFinCalifornia]

Big fan of yoga. A few months after starting yoga, my 25-75 (small airways which my CF doc doesn't care about but my allergist does) percentage was dramatically higher because I learned to use my core muscles to control my length of expiration. In short, I can breathe out for a very long time now which is good for my PFTs, but more importantly, I just feel like I'm no longer out of control of my breathing patterns.

Another benefit of yoga is that it does strengthen your upper body, so generally good for the lungs. Good luck!

-Megan, 23

 

[CFinCalifornia]

Big fan of yoga. A few months after starting yoga, my 25-75 (small airways which my CF doc doesn't care about but my allergist does) percentage was dramatically higher because I learned to use my core muscles to control my length of expiration. In short, I can breathe out for a very long time now which is good for my PFTs, but more importantly, I just feel like I'm no longer out of control of my breathing patterns.

Another benefit of yoga is that it does strengthen your upper body, so generally good for the lungs. Good luck!

-Megan, 23

 

[CFinCalifornia]

Big fan of yoga. A few months after starting yoga, my 25-75 (small airways which my CF doc doesn't care about but my allergist does) percentage was dramatically higher because I learned to use my core muscles to control my length of expiration. In short, I can breathe out for a very long time now which is good for my PFTs, but more importantly, I just feel like I'm no longer out of control of my breathing patterns.

Another benefit of yoga is that it does strengthen your upper body, so generally good for the lungs. Good luck!

-Megan, 23

 

[EvtonB]

you definitely need to start excercising. I wouldnt worry about getting sick of it or getting too worn out. Getting worn out is what working out is supposed to do to your body. Thats how it gets stronger. If I were you I would start power walking around the block and then increase your distance and speed every day. You will get to a point where it doesn't feel like its doing anything anymore and then you can start running. I have found running to be the absolute best thing in increasing my lung volume. I dont think Yoga would hurt but it is not going to be as good for you as cardio would be. I have outlined my whole regimen here at www.livingindubiously.com

Hope that helps!
-Evan

 

[EvtonB]

you definitely need to start excercising. I wouldnt worry about getting sick of it or getting too worn out. Getting worn out is what working out is supposed to do to your body. Thats how it gets stronger. If I were you I would start power walking around the block and then increase your distance and speed every day. You will get to a point where it doesn't feel like its doing anything anymore and then you can start running. I have found running to be the absolute best thing in increasing my lung volume. I dont think Yoga would hurt but it is not going to be as good for you as cardio would be. I have outlined my whole regimen here at www.livingindubiously.com

Hope that helps!
-Evan

 

[EvtonB]

you definitely need to start excercising. I wouldnt worry about getting sick of it or getting too worn out. Getting worn out is what working out is supposed to do to your body. Thats how it gets stronger. If I were you I would start power walking around the block and then increase your distance and speed every day. You will get to a point where it doesn't feel like its doing anything anymore and then you can start running. I have found running to be the absolute best thing in increasing my lung volume. I dont think Yoga would hurt but it is not going to be as good for you as cardio would be. I have outlined my whole regimen here at www.livingindubiously.com

Hope that helps!
-Evan

 

[EvtonB]

you definitely need to start excercising. I wouldnt worry about getting sick of it or getting too worn out. Getting worn out is what working out is supposed to do to your body. Thats how it gets stronger. If I were you I would start power walking around the block and then increase your distance and speed every day. You will get to a point where it doesn't feel like its doing anything anymore and then you can start running. I have found running to be the absolute best thing in increasing my lung volume. I dont think Yoga would hurt but it is not going to be as good for you as cardio would be. I have outlined my whole regimen here at www.livingindubiously.com

Hope that helps!
-Evan

 

[EvtonB]

you definitely need to start excercising. I wouldnt worry about getting sick of it or getting too worn out. Getting worn out is what working out is supposed to do to your body. Thats how it gets stronger. If I were you I would start power walking around the block and then increase your distance and speed every day. You will get to a point where it doesn't feel like its doing anything anymore and then you can start running. I have found running to be the absolute best thing in increasing my lung volume. I dont think Yoga would hurt but it is not going to be as good for you as cardio would be. I have outlined my whole regimen here at www.livingindubiously.com

Hope that helps!
-Evan