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Cardio For Asthma: Swimming is Excellent for Asthmatics

Any kind of cardio is good for you if you suffer from asthma. The key is to start slowly and build up your endurance. I suffer from asthma myself, but have managed to increase my stamina by running and swimming regularly. As long as you start slowly and then build up the pace, you will experience dramatic improvements in your stamina and endurance, and also an improvement in your condition.For starters, you should consult a doctor and follow his or her advice. Walking is one of the best methods to start off. Try to walk for a brisk pace. At the proper pace, you should find it slightly difficult to speak. Start out by walking for 15 minutes, and slowly increase the time, until you are walking for 30 minutes. If you start to feel tired, slow down, catch your breath, and then pick up the pace again.

Once you have built up your stamina with walking, you could try jogging. Maintain a comfortable pace, and slow down immediately if you feel any discomfort. It is also a good idea to carry your asthma medication or inhaler with you, as a preventive measure.

In some cities, walking or jogging may not be the best option as pollution or pollen levels may aggravate your asthma. In such conditions, you could join a gym. Choose a good gym which has proper equipment and trained instructors. Talk to the instructor about your condition and see if he or she can devise a special cardio workout for you. Joining a gym will also give you many other options including elliptical machines, treadmills, or stair masters.

Swimming is another excellent form of cardio for an asthmatic. It is one of the best total body workouts. Once again, choose a good, clean swimming pool with trained instructors. Slowly pick up the pace until you can comfortably do several laps. Another excellent cardio option that can be performed in the pool is water aerobics. This exercise consists of several aerobic routines that are performed while half submerged in a pool of water. It is one of the best methods of developing your stamina and toning the body.

Whatever your choice of cardio routine, as long as you start slowly, and persevere, you will eventually be able to perform your exercises with as much ease as a person who doesn’t suffer from asthma. Don’t let the odd asthma attack get in the way of a fitter, new you.

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