If you have COPD, exercise is very important. Exercise not only improves your overall condition, ability to do daily life tasks but it also strengthens your cardio respiratory system. Even if you need oxygen to help support exercise can still happen due to portable oxygen concentrators allowing it to be easier than ever.
Benefits of Exercise for COPD Patients
- By strengthening your muscles this reduces the demand for more oxygen
- Your overall life quality is increased
- Daily task seem much easier
- Gives ability to socialise more
It is advisable to have a 20 to 30 minutes goal minimum of three times a week. It is best to start slow and over time increase duration and intensity of your exercise routine.
10 Simple Exercises for People with COPD
1. Walking – Great for beginners
2. Stationary Biking – low-impact aerobic exercise
3. Arm Curls – Develops stronger arm muscles
4. Forward Arm Raises – Improves upper arm and shoulder strength
5. Calf Raises – Enhances walking ability
6. Leg Extensions – Helps build stronger thighs
7. Diaphragmatic Breathing – Develops the diaphragm
8. Chair Dancing – A fun, low-impact workout
9. Tai Chi – Combines stress alleviation with moderate exercise
10. Water aerobics – Helpful for arthritis and COPD
For individualised support, COPD patients who need oxygen while travelling can get in touch with OxygenWorldwide at info@oxygenworldwide.com.
