People w/ Real bad Asthma

I would definitely break it down into smaller bits. My asthma isn't that bad, anymore, but it was once, so I know that trying to push through it is a BAD idea. There's a good chance, too, that, as you get more fit, you'll be able to work out for longer periods without it acting up.

Asthma attacks and treatment can vary from person to person, but look into going to the doctor to get a preventative inhaler like advair that you take in the mornings and evenings.

They also say that you can take a puff of your rescue inhaler 20-30 minutes prior to exercise to open up your airways, although I personally don't do this because constant use of the rescue inhaler, besides any other side effects, can lessen the effects of the inhaler since you have built up a resistance to it.

Also, asthma systems should improve as the weight drops, but also be on the look out for confusing being out of breath from being out of shape/overweight and asthma. I had a problem with this where I wasn't sure if I was huffing and puffing from asthma or from just being out of shape. There is a difference..

Last, at least with me, most of my asthma problems seem to be related to allergies. I'll take it you don't smoke, if you do, quit. Not preaching, I used to smoke, but the year before I quit smoking, smoking, allergies, and a resistance to my rescue inhaler landed me in the ER 5 times in one year, It took 3 full breathing treatments to bring me out of the attack. But back to the allergies, make sure they are under control. If not, ask a doc about some sort of allergy pill like a singular or something.

Hi, fellow asthmatic! When I started working out a year ago, the hard breathing somehow translated to short and difficult breaths (perhaps my throat became inflammed or restricted... eh, I don't know). I'd take Advair, let it open up my passage ways in about ten minutes, then get back on.

A year later (now), I have no use for it. I'm practically the same weight now I was then, but I don't have those problems anymore. I'd suggest you take it slow because cardio is all about keeping a constant heart rate. Breaking it up just reduces the effectiveness. It sucks because your body has so much energy and wants to do more, but your lungs can't seem to keep up. Now, my lungs can keep up and my legs can't

I also agree with adrian_indy about confusing out-of-shapeness with asthma, but I think we all know that feeling of not even being about to take a deep breath (or, that deep breath doesn't seem as effective as it should.

Thank you everyone for your words. Im going to keep on pushing I've been able to walk about 1 mile (Which is a lot to me since I could bearly do half a mile on flat land) Tomorrow or tonight Im going to push myself to walk 1 1/2 in a park with hills. I seem to be able to breath better in the park =/

I may have confused asthma with out of weight but I know that I do have asthma and had it since 10 yrs old.
Mostly been able to live without a inhaler but since getting up in the 200's I have been getting out of
breath a lot faster so I hope when I lose the weight I can be better with breathing and things.

Even before you lose the weight, your lungs should become more efficient. Have you ever considered interval training?

I find keeping an eye on my heart rate keeps me where I need to be not to trigger an ashma attack. If I keep it no higher than 140-145, with a few occassional slow downs to 130 I can get through a 30 minute elliptical session. My goal is to keep myself breathing well enough that I don't have to stop. I have been working on it for 2 years. I also will use my rescue inhaler right before exercising. Sometimes helps, sometimes doesn't. I was a smoker for most of 30 years, about 3 years quit for good now. (the secret I finally got through my think skull is I can't have just one). I just keep hoping my lungs get stronger. (fingers crossed)