HI! I am 25 w/CF. I was wondering what type of exercise everyone did to keep thier lungs strong and healthy. I have lung surgery back in 1996 before I was diagnosed and it seems so hard to get back in shape to where I was. I had a membership at the YMCA and went several times a week, but that got hard with working fulltime. I try to walk and bike ride at home, but I want to start running again. So I bought a treadmill last week. Any other suggestions on keeping strong. Also, what do people do to keep thier arms strong. I have had a few picc lines and the doctor said my veins were small and I needed to lift weights. Has anyone tried this and does is work? Thanks!
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DianeRuizC
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Ok this is gonna sound very funny but im being 100% honest. Ever since I was younger my main exercize growing up has been dancing infront of the mirror. It's Fun, It's good for you , and best of all it's FREE! That has kept me in good shape and health my whole life. I'm 20 f/cf now I got a membership at the gym where my husband goes because he's a personal trainer and thats also very good for you. My doctors tell me that any exercize is good for the lungs , body, and soul, so I'm sure whatever you decide to it will be good for you. If your problem is loosing a couple of pounds i suggest signing up for spinning classes! There a little hard at first but believe me there very good. Good Luck! and God Bless You! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I'm really into Yoga. I study Hatha, it focuses more on strengthing muscles and breathing to support vital organs. Pilates is what is usually offered at gyms and it tends to be more like arobics. Both can be benificial, it's just what you're into. It keeps my muscles toned and I just feel good all over, and the breathing is so good for building endurance. As with any exercise regime, make sure you aren't doing something you shouldn't. For example, I have ostieoperosis in my lower spine, so there are certain movements I shouldn't do. I'm also really active, I ski and camp, ect. Debbie22 yr old w/ CFIf you're interested in Yoga practice, I know a few good web sites to get started with.
I've tried alot of different exercise regiments over the years but i have found a good combo that works for me. My husband bought me a total gym a few years ago so i used that to do a weight training aleast 4 times a week. How ever as my arthritis got worse it became harder to do weight excersies so i kind of gave up on that and just started walking well of course it was hard to walk when it was cold out so i'd end up sitting on my butt all winter. Well needless to say that didnt help at all. So this year i've started to take a aqua areobics class at our local ymca...i know it sounds like something old women do but it is so much easier on my joints...Since i've started that class i've been able to do light weight training again and i just bought a treadmill so that i can walk while watching tv. This regime of aqua areobics, light weight training and the treadmill seems to be working good for me. And for great over all health just laugh as often as possible its a great exercise and a fun one too. My hubby make me bust out laughing atleast once a day...He's a goofball.
My daughter has taken dance for the past 12 years. She is now a 19 year old college student who takes 5 hours of ballet/week, 2 hours of gymnastics and 2 hours of tap. She always feels better after she dances and will go to a dance class even when under the weather. Her health is excellent and improved dramatically after she started dancing.
DitsyBlondChick1
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I exercise more in the summer. I swim alot and walk alot during the summer. I don't exercise really in the winter.~ Kelli~
Well I am 31 years old and I've been playing hockey since I was 4. That has really helped me. Now I am trying to go to the gym 3 times a week and I've been trying to do some work on the treadmill. Getting time in is definitely hard when you work full-time and you drive an hour each way to get to work, but I feel it's worth it. Whatever you can do is going to help in any way. I know a girl who had a lung transplant and, afterwards, was abe to run on the cross-country team. Not that you need to get that extensive, but any type of walking or excercise that can get your heart pumping and your lungs working, is going to help you. But thats just how I see it.