Need exercise/fitness tips!

harm_ny
harm_ny Posts: 21
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey MFP! So, what would your daily exercise routine be if you couldn't do any cardio like running, walking, biking, or swimming?



Back story: I have "exercise induced asthma", in quotes because I haven't responded to any of the medications, so I'm not sure anymore if that's a correct diagnosis. Usually after three minutes of running I have an asthma attack. Two weeks ago it only took 1 minute of running to have one, so I've been a scaredy-cat and haven't gotten on the treadmill or done any other cardio like running, swimming, or biking. I don't want to do walking right now because I messed up my calves while doing incline work. I've been stretching them everyday, but haven't felt any improvement. Also, don't have access to a pool or a bike (saving up for a bike/scouring garage sales currently).

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  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    Try some yoga and muscle stretches, maybe some light weights as well to tone your body.
  • hum72
    hum72 Posts: 1
    Pilates is a nice alternative. Works the core and isn't high impact.
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Try some yoga and muscle stretches, maybe some light weights as well to tone your body.
    Pilates is a nice alternative. Works the core and isn't high impact.

    I agree~
  • harm_ny
    harm_ny Posts: 21
    I do yoga, pilates, and "heavy" (for me haha) weight training. I was wondering if there are other exercises with more burn?
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