Guest jbuttrey Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I have (very) recently quit smoking and also have asthma. The asthma isn't horrible and I'm not even on normal meds for it, but it's in the back of my mind. Anyhoo, I plan to start the C25K program Wednesday 7/16 and am very wary about possible breathing issues. I plan to have my rescue inhaler with me just in case, but I also wondered if anyone else had been in this boat and how it worked out for you? I would love to hear that someone has "been there/done that" and overcome it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2bhlthynfree Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 You may try using the inhaler 30minutes before you exercise... Focus on going at a pace where you can breathe & not at a 'fast' pace. Congrats on stopping smoking! MåRíA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knovinger Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Rhythmic breathing is a good practice, too. It helps you to breathe in fully and exhale fully. Really practice using your diaphragm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knovinger Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Rhythmic breathing is a good practice, too. It helps you to breathe in fully and exhale fully. Really practice using your diaphragm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanmeriful Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I was Diagnosed with exercise induced childhood Asthma when I was young. I have not had an "attack" in years, and do not even carry a rescue inhaler with me. However in the middle of week 2 of walking/jogging I sure wish I had one! I have been alternating running outside and on a treadmill, I feel that when on a treadmill I can focus on my breathing better. Deep, in through your nose, out through your mouth breaths really help me. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thank you all for the advice and the encouragement! I can tell a difference in my breathing since I quit smoking and am finally starting to feel good about exercising. I am a bit grumpy but my lungs are healing and I can go longer without getting out of breath now. I am trying to be conscious of my breathing while exercising and have been concentrating on deep breathing and keeping a rhythm, usually in for three foot falls and out for three footfalls. This has worked fairly well. I am, however, having difficulty breathing from my belly. I am in such a habit of breathing from my chest that I have actually been trying to "practice" keeping my chest still while inhaling and breathing so that my belly goes in and out instead of my chest. I read that this was the best way to breath more deeply and effectively. Again, thank you all for the responses and encouragement. It's wonderful to know that I'm not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Rhythmic breathing from the belly is definitely good advice. Instead of the "in for 3 steps" and "out for 3 steps" I'd suggest trying "in for 3" and "out for two". This will alternate which foot falls when you begin your exhale. There are many articles and books out there on breathing which suggest this staggered approach. When you are really pushing your pace and can't breath in for 3 counts, switch to an "in for 2, out for 1". As for breathing from your belly, I had (and sometimes still have) that problem also. I found that expanding my belly when I breath in then contracting my abs to push the air from my lungs helps me. I hope some of this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 That's very helpful advice! Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robert Heinrich Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've heard to inhale as though you were yawning. Is that for each breath or every 10 or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Robert I've never heard that advice myself. I am not an expert or anything by any means but I would think that you wouldn't need to take such a deep breath unless you weren't breathing deep enough regularly. I've been pretty successful so far with taking a deep breath in for 3 foot falls and out for 2 and then as I start going faster and further into the 30 minutes I breath in for 2 and out for one. It has taken some practice but learning to control my breathing and taking a deeper breath each time has worked pretty well for me and it's helping my stamina quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you so much for this advice I have always struggled when I have attempted jogging in the past and am looking forward to starting back up in the morning. I have a lot of weight to loose (100 lbs) and determined to get healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 You can do it Beth! I hope it's going well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi, Great advice everyone. Taken off of Harvard.edu website: "Shallow breathing hobbles the diaphragm’s range of motion. The lowest portion of the lungs — which is where many small blood vessels instrumental in carrying oxygen to cells reside — never gets a full share of oxygenated air. That can make you feel short of breath and anxious. Deep abdominal breathing encourages full oxygen exchange — that is, the beneficial trade of incoming oxygen for outgoing carbon dioxide. Not surprisingly, this type of breathing slows the heartbeat and can lower or stabilize blood pressure." Most of us do not breathe deep enough at all. I like to breathe deep through my diaphragm, hold, release, many times during the day, you can feel the oxygen in your blood. I set a reminder during the day to do this. Oxygenated Blood=Weightloss!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carrie Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I am new to running and am having a hard time with breathing properly. The first day I tried so hard to take deep breaths through my nose and out my mouth. I ended up with a horrible headache. The second day I didn't concerntrate much on it and found myself breathing through my mouth which didn't bother me. Help! How do it train myself to breath properly so I don't quit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi Carrie, If people get a sideache, it is because they are not breathing properly, a lot like your headache I assume. You want to diaphragm breathing and make sure you are filling your lungs. People do not realize how much they do not breathe right. Let me know if this helps. I also Breathe deeply about 3x a day, I set a timer to it. It helps to Oxygenate your blood and speed up your meatbolism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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