working out = adios cough

[welshwitch]

not too profound of a post, i just wanted to share that i decided to "step it up" a bit and went ahead and joined a gym. although i rely on biking as my primary mode of transport and it's really great for me, i wanted to report on my experience and its effect on the ole' "cf cough".

i run on the treadmill for 30 min at 6 miles/hour for the first 15 minutes, and then 5 miles/hour for the second 15 min. then i do a bunch of situps, and finally lift 10 pound weights, probably about 7-8 reps of 30 each in various positions.

as a result, my cough is non existent and i don't cough ANYTHING up when I'm not running. i find running to be the most effective method of airway clearance (i do pulmozyme, but not the vest) i have ever experienced. i know lots of older cfers attribute hard workouts as effective ways of staying healthy but i never quite believed it til now. just wanted to share my success story and of course open the table for others to share what has worked for them as far as what has worked for them.

cheers!<img src="i/expressions/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[welshwitch]

not too profound of a post, i just wanted to share that i decided to "step it up" a bit and went ahead and joined a gym. although i rely on biking as my primary mode of transport and it's really great for me, i wanted to report on my experience and its effect on the ole' "cf cough".

i run on the treadmill for 30 min at 6 miles/hour for the first 15 minutes, and then 5 miles/hour for the second 15 min. then i do a bunch of situps, and finally lift 10 pound weights, probably about 7-8 reps of 30 each in various positions.

as a result, my cough is non existent and i don't cough ANYTHING up when I'm not running. i find running to be the most effective method of airway clearance (i do pulmozyme, but not the vest) i have ever experienced. i know lots of older cfers attribute hard workouts as effective ways of staying healthy but i never quite believed it til now. just wanted to share my success story and of course open the table for others to share what has worked for them as far as what has worked for them.

cheers!<img src="i/expressions/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[welshwitch]

not too profound of a post, i just wanted to share that i decided to "step it up" a bit and went ahead and joined a gym. although i rely on biking as my primary mode of transport and it's really great for me, i wanted to report on my experience and its effect on the ole' "cf cough".

i run on the treadmill for 30 min at 6 miles/hour for the first 15 minutes, and then 5 miles/hour for the second 15 min. then i do a bunch of situps, and finally lift 10 pound weights, probably about 7-8 reps of 30 each in various positions.

as a result, my cough is non existent and i don't cough ANYTHING up when I'm not running. i find running to be the most effective method of airway clearance (i do pulmozyme, but not the vest) i have ever experienced. i know lots of older cfers attribute hard workouts as effective ways of staying healthy but i never quite believed it til now. just wanted to share my success story and of course open the table for others to share what has worked for them as far as what has worked for them.

cheers!<img src="i/expressions/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[welshwitch]

not too profound of a post, i just wanted to share that i decided to "step it up" a bit and went ahead and joined a gym. although i rely on biking as my primary mode of transport and it's really great for me, i wanted to report on my experience and its effect on the ole' "cf cough".

i run on the treadmill for 30 min at 6 miles/hour for the first 15 minutes, and then 5 miles/hour for the second 15 min. then i do a bunch of situps, and finally lift 10 pound weights, probably about 7-8 reps of 30 each in various positions.

as a result, my cough is non existent and i don't cough ANYTHING up when I'm not running. i find running to be the most effective method of airway clearance (i do pulmozyme, but not the vest) i have ever experienced. i know lots of older cfers attribute hard workouts as effective ways of staying healthy but i never quite believed it til now. just wanted to share my success story and of course open the table for others to share what has worked for them as far as what has worked for them.

cheers!<img src="i/expressions/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[welshwitch]

not too profound of a post, i just wanted to share that i decided to "step it up" a bit and went ahead and joined a gym. although i rely on biking as my primary mode of transport and it's really great for me, i wanted to report on my experience and its effect on the ole' "cf cough".
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<br />i run on the treadmill for 30 min at 6 miles/hour for the first 15 minutes, and then 5 miles/hour for the second 15 min. then i do a bunch of situps, and finally lift 10 pound weights, probably about 7-8 reps of 30 each in various positions.
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<br />as a result, my cough is non existent and i don't cough ANYTHING up when I'm not running. i find running to be the most effective method of airway clearance (i do pulmozyme, but not the vest) i have ever experienced. i know lots of older cfers attribute hard workouts as effective ways of staying healthy but i never quite believed it til now. just wanted to share my success story and of course open the table for others to share what has worked for them as far as what has worked for them.
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<br />cheers!<img src="i/expressions/beer.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

Good for you!!!! I love to jog/run, but can't do near what you do, even after years of doing it. LOL! I'm so impressed with your run!

You will find exercising does keep you healthier. I am a strong proponent of that! I have stayed stable in my lung functions over the years and I attribute that to working out above and beyond anything else. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

Good for you!!!! I love to jog/run, but can't do near what you do, even after years of doing it. LOL! I'm so impressed with your run!

You will find exercising does keep you healthier. I am a strong proponent of that! I have stayed stable in my lung functions over the years and I attribute that to working out above and beyond anything else. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

Good for you!!!! I love to jog/run, but can't do near what you do, even after years of doing it. LOL! I'm so impressed with your run!

You will find exercising does keep you healthier. I am a strong proponent of that! I have stayed stable in my lung functions over the years and I attribute that to working out above and beyond anything else. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

Good for you!!!! I love to jog/run, but can't do near what you do, even after years of doing it. LOL! I'm so impressed with your run!

You will find exercising does keep you healthier. I am a strong proponent of that! I have stayed stable in my lung functions over the years and I attribute that to working out above and beyond anything else. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ladybug]

Good for you!!!! I love to jog/run, but can't do near what you do, even after years of doing it. LOL! I'm so impressed with your run!
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<br />You will find exercising does keep you healthier. I am a strong proponent of that! I have stayed stable in my lung functions over the years and I attribute that to working out above and beyond anything else. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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[Melissa75]

Running hasn't cured me, but is sure has helped! Nothing gets me panting and my heart pounding quite as easy. I love to do this steep hill near my house and feel like I'm going to pass out but not pass out I am crazy.

I have tried the elliptical machine in an effort to take some of the impact off my bad knee (that's also why I like up hills), but so far my legs burn before I can get my heart rate up to where I need it.

My gym offered a free fitness eval with a Ph.D physical trainer and one session of personal training. It was really fun and (patting self on back) the PT said I was doing what he'd recommend: 20-30 min of my max. level cardio 5-6x a week. I do a pilates video once a week, but he recommended that and/or 1-2 days of weight training. We went through the machines/weights and reps.

Congrats on your new discovery! It is spectacular that you don't cough! I find that I get a couple hours of limited to no cough after running.

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Melissa, 33 yrs, bronchiectasis

 

[Melissa75]

Running hasn't cured me, but is sure has helped! Nothing gets me panting and my heart pounding quite as easy. I love to do this steep hill near my house and feel like I'm going to pass out but not pass out I am crazy.

I have tried the elliptical machine in an effort to take some of the impact off my bad knee (that's also why I like up hills), but so far my legs burn before I can get my heart rate up to where I need it.

My gym offered a free fitness eval with a Ph.D physical trainer and one session of personal training. It was really fun and (patting self on back) the PT said I was doing what he'd recommend: 20-30 min of my max. level cardio 5-6x a week. I do a pilates video once a week, but he recommended that and/or 1-2 days of weight training. We went through the machines/weights and reps.

Congrats on your new discovery! It is spectacular that you don't cough! I find that I get a couple hours of limited to no cough after running.

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Melissa, 33 yrs, bronchiectasis

 

[Melissa75]

Running hasn't cured me, but is sure has helped! Nothing gets me panting and my heart pounding quite as easy. I love to do this steep hill near my house and feel like I'm going to pass out but not pass out I am crazy.

I have tried the elliptical machine in an effort to take some of the impact off my bad knee (that's also why I like up hills), but so far my legs burn before I can get my heart rate up to where I need it.

My gym offered a free fitness eval with a Ph.D physical trainer and one session of personal training. It was really fun and (patting self on back) the PT said I was doing what he'd recommend: 20-30 min of my max. level cardio 5-6x a week. I do a pilates video once a week, but he recommended that and/or 1-2 days of weight training. We went through the machines/weights and reps.

Congrats on your new discovery! It is spectacular that you don't cough! I find that I get a couple hours of limited to no cough after running.

---------
Melissa, 33 yrs, bronchiectasis

 

[Melissa75]

Running hasn't cured me, but is sure has helped! Nothing gets me panting and my heart pounding quite as easy. I love to do this steep hill near my house and feel like I'm going to pass out but not pass out I am crazy.

I have tried the elliptical machine in an effort to take some of the impact off my bad knee (that's also why I like up hills), but so far my legs burn before I can get my heart rate up to where I need it.

My gym offered a free fitness eval with a Ph.D physical trainer and one session of personal training. It was really fun and (patting self on back) the PT said I was doing what he'd recommend: 20-30 min of my max. level cardio 5-6x a week. I do a pilates video once a week, but he recommended that and/or 1-2 days of weight training. We went through the machines/weights and reps.

Congrats on your new discovery! It is spectacular that you don't cough! I find that I get a couple hours of limited to no cough after running.

---------
Melissa, 33 yrs, bronchiectasis

 

[Melissa75]

Running hasn't cured me, but is sure has helped! Nothing gets me panting and my heart pounding quite as easy. I love to do this steep hill near my house and feel like I'm going to pass out but not pass out I am crazy.
<br />
<br />I have tried the elliptical machine in an effort to take some of the impact off my bad knee (that's also why I like up hills), but so far my legs burn before I can get my heart rate up to where I need it.
<br />
<br />My gym offered a free fitness eval with a Ph.D physical trainer and one session of personal training. It was really fun and (patting self on back) the PT said I was doing what he'd recommend: 20-30 min of my max. level cardio 5-6x a week. I do a pilates video once a week, but he recommended that and/or 1-2 days of weight training. We went through the machines/weights and reps.
<br />
<br />Congrats on your new discovery! It is spectacular that you don't cough! I find that I get a couple hours of limited to no cough after running.
<br />
<br />---------
<br />Melissa, 33 yrs, bronchiectasis

 

[Lamp]

I also agree with you and running!! I also admire how fast and how long you can do it. WOW! I walk at about 3.5 for 5 minutes, run for 20 minutes at 4.5miles an hour and then walk for 5minutes at 3.5, then run again for 10 minutes at 4.5 miles an hour and then another 5 minute walk. Its tedious I know, but I hate to run!! So by breaking it up, is the only way I've found works for me so I'll stay on the treadmill. =)

I also have had steady pft's for the last 5-10 years. And seldom am hospitalized. Except for the little dip that I can seem to come back from. =(
Although all my meds and airway clearance are important, nothing has kept me where I am like cardio. So no matter how much I hate it, I gotta do it. <img src="">

 

[Lamp]

I also agree with you and running!! I also admire how fast and how long you can do it. WOW! I walk at about 3.5 for 5 minutes, run for 20 minutes at 4.5miles an hour and then walk for 5minutes at 3.5, then run again for 10 minutes at 4.5 miles an hour and then another 5 minute walk. Its tedious I know, but I hate to run!! So by breaking it up, is the only way I've found works for me so I'll stay on the treadmill. =)

I also have had steady pft's for the last 5-10 years. And seldom am hospitalized. Except for the little dip that I can seem to come back from. =(
Although all my meds and airway clearance are important, nothing has kept me where I am like cardio. So no matter how much I hate it, I gotta do it. <img src="">

 

[Lamp]

I also agree with you and running!! I also admire how fast and how long you can do it. WOW! I walk at about 3.5 for 5 minutes, run for 20 minutes at 4.5miles an hour and then walk for 5minutes at 3.5, then run again for 10 minutes at 4.5 miles an hour and then another 5 minute walk. Its tedious I know, but I hate to run!! So by breaking it up, is the only way I've found works for me so I'll stay on the treadmill. =)

I also have had steady pft's for the last 5-10 years. And seldom am hospitalized. Except for the little dip that I can seem to come back from. =(
Although all my meds and airway clearance are important, nothing has kept me where I am like cardio. So no matter how much I hate it, I gotta do it. <img src="">

 

[Lamp]

I also agree with you and running!! I also admire how fast and how long you can do it. WOW! I walk at about 3.5 for 5 minutes, run for 20 minutes at 4.5miles an hour and then walk for 5minutes at 3.5, then run again for 10 minutes at 4.5 miles an hour and then another 5 minute walk. Its tedious I know, but I hate to run!! So by breaking it up, is the only way I've found works for me so I'll stay on the treadmill. =)

I also have had steady pft's for the last 5-10 years. And seldom am hospitalized. Except for the little dip that I can seem to come back from. =(
Although all my meds and airway clearance are important, nothing has kept me where I am like cardio. So no matter how much I hate it, I gotta do it. <img src="">

 

[Lamp]

I also agree with you and running!! I also admire how fast and how long you can do it. WOW! I walk at about 3.5 for 5 minutes, run for 20 minutes at 4.5miles an hour and then walk for 5minutes at 3.5, then run again for 10 minutes at 4.5 miles an hour and then another 5 minute walk. Its tedious I know, but I hate to run!! So by breaking it up, is the only way I've found works for me so I'll stay on the treadmill. =)
<br />
<br />I also have had steady pft's for the last 5-10 years. And seldom am hospitalized. Except for the little dip that I can seem to come back from. =(
<br />Although all my meds and airway clearance are important, nothing has kept me where I am like cardio. So no matter how much I hate it, I gotta do it. <img src="">