Generally, people with asthma can participate in all types of exercises. However, you might need to take your medicine before you engage in your chosen physical activity.
Still, some exercises are “better” than others because they are less likely to trigger asthma symptoms. Below are some of the good exercises for asthmatics:
Walking
Some say that walking is the best exercise for asthmatics. In fact, in one study, a team of researchers found that participants who walked thrice a week for 12 weeks improved both fitness levels and asthma control. Moreover, the exercises didn’t provoke an attack.
The participants in the study did a 30-minute walk with a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down sessions.
Swimming
Working out in the water is great for asthmatics for several reasons.
For one, it’s gentle. Secondly, pools have little to no pollen, which often serves as a trigger. And finally, when you swim, you are surrounded by warm, moist air that is “easier” to breathe in and reduces the possibility of the asthma symptoms occurring.
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