Physical fitness can help people with asthma, emphysema, COPD, and other lung conditions breathe more efficiently. Aerobic exercise, strength training, diaphragmatic breathing, and pre-exercise screening can improve lung function, endurance, and safety.
Essential Concepts
Exercise supports lung function, oxygen use, and breathing control
Aerobics, strength work, and diaphragmatic breathing can help
Screening and medical guidance matter, especially with lung disease