moveUP helps you find the right balance
Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, even if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You might feel like it is not safe, or even possible to exercise, but the right amount and type of exercise has many benefits.
It might seem odd to understand how exercising might improve your shortness of breath, especially when you are experiencing one — but actually, it does work! Exercises help your blood circulate and help your heart send oxygen to your body. It also strengthens your respiratory muscles and improve your symptoms in general.
You can find your personalized exercises in the 2nd tab of the application.
Benefits of physical activity
- Boosts your energy and immune system,
- Decreases leg fatigue,
- Strengthens bones,
- Improves your muscle strength,
- Improves sleep,
- Helps reduce body fat and help you reach a healthy weight,
- Helps reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression,
- Boosts self-image and self-esteem.