How much activity do/can you do?

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JosephineO

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24/05/2019 at 12:47

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Hello everyone,

Unfortunately, having a chronic condition can severely limit the amount of energy and strength a person has. We wanted to ask you, how much exercise do you manage every day? Is it a short walk? A cycle? A swim?

Please share in the comments below and we can encourage each other to move more (within our capabilities) to have healthier lifestyles!

Also, if you’re looking for some recommendations for exercises to do at home, read our article filled with suggestions for you!

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wednesday

26/05/2019 at 11:31

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I used to be so active, did aqua aerobics, zumba, yoga and exercise classes. I now struggle with most exercise, but do Tai chi and walk as much as possible. I asked my physio if walking would help my back as I was sceptical, but she said yes, in fact any exercise is better than none.

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JanetteR

26/05/2019 at 13:42

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An active swimmer - I took up physical activities in 1990 (in my early 30s) as asthma had prevented many strenuous activities when younger. Breakdown of a relationship led me to doing different activities every day of the week apart from one, - aerobics, step, badminton, rambling and swimming. I maintained this for many years but foot injury meant I took up swimming more than anything else. By 2010 I was swimming 130 x 25m lengths 3 times a week. A left lung lobectomy (lost half my left lung to lung cancer) in Dec 2010 meant I stopped swimming for almost 6 months but developed it back to the same distance by June 2011. In time I gradually increased this to swimming 5-6 times a week and around 200+ lengths each visit. One year I swam 989 miles (64 lengths = 1 mile) and another 980 miles and greatest distance in one swim was 360 lengths. In more recent years arm surgery meant another decline in fitness and recent chest infections (that have hospitalised me) reduced it still further. Slowly rebuilding it - but averaging 1-2 visits per week and around 100 lengths so have a way to go! I find it helps my breathing rhythm, overall fitness, helps me sleep and is a great time for meditating! Since latest hospital stay, have been increasingly breathless which means walking or anything weight bearing is too difficult but swimming remains my exercise of choice.

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Paullipo

27/05/2019 at 10:13

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Hi all myself I do Polmiary rehab at the Mountbatton centre in Portsmouth 3 times a week and my copd is managed much better and I’m more active

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Carol123

28/05/2019 at 01:50

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@JosephineO I wish I could do more exercise, but I’m in constant pain and I am weak on the left hand side. Which stops me doing much ..

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Dodger99

28/05/2019 at 21:37

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Once a week visit to specialised gym session plus whenever I feel like doing some exercises at home. Not often though as it can be boring.

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Kenc

04/06/2019 at 08:49

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I cannot swim these days due to the lack of coordination. But I walk as much h as I can each day.

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Hi I try go to gym gp referral classes. Hard to get motivation to get there . Try 3 times a week . Treadmill , bikes , gp gym class . Sauna and nice shower after . £ 15 month well worth money as £5 class xx

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17/07/2019 at 09:58

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I am quite able to walk swim and attend circuit classes, I also walk my dog twice a day. My hip sometimes has a twerk and my back gets more painful if I. Don't exercise

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18/07/2019 at 10:46

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@caroleann @shabishop @Dodger99 @Kenc @Carol123 @Paullipo @JanetteR @wednesday @Katieoxo22

Thank you all for sharing. Do you do any other exercises now that the weather has changed with summer? :)

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18/07/2019 at 11:08

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The best thing I've done recently to help me get about has been to get a hoist in my car which means that I can get my mobility scooter out of the car on my own this means that I can go more places independently without total exhaustion .

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