Why should I exercise?
Regular exercise has many benefits. Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, can:
• Improve your circulation and help the body better use oxygen
• Improve your COPD symptoms
• Build energy levels so you can do more activities without becoming tired or short of breath
• Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system
• Increase endurance
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve muscle tone and strength; improve balance and joint flexibility
• Strengthen bones
• Help reduce body fat and help you reach a healthy weight
• Help reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression
• Boost self-image and self-esteem; make you look fit and feel healthy
• Improve sleep
• Make you feel more relaxed and rested