Here's my situation:
I want to get more cardio into my daily life, but I'm having some problems. Not only am I asthmatic, but several months ago I had a really bad case of bronchitis (sp?). Until recently, I was really choked up and for the longest time I could hardly leave my house without my inhaler. In fact, there were times I couldn't walk up the stairs without becoming short of breath. There are still times when I get into big fits of coughing and can hardly move.
Around two weeks ago I started to get more fresh air. On nice days, I would leave my bedroom window open or would just sit outside on the deck for a while. Now, the fresh air has been a major help, but unfortunately I still can't even laugh or cry too much without gasping for air and reaching for my inhaler.
I was told I need to be more active and to get more cardio. Plus, if I want to lose weight and tone up, that's obvious. I have been trying to get myself used to being active. Every second day I do a 20 minute workout using my exercise ball, and that has helped out a little, but it's certainly not enough. Yet, I get worried about leaving the house and going for a long walk or jog, because of the problems I have. But I don't want to keep relying on my inhaler.
Any suggestions on how I can get used to having more cardio in my life? I would like to start around the house so I can feel more comfortable and confident with it. Eventually I want to start jogging, but I know I have a while until I can do that.
I want to get more cardio into my daily life, but I'm having some problems. Not only am I asthmatic, but several months ago I had a really bad case of bronchitis (sp?). Until recently, I was really choked up and for the longest time I could hardly leave my house without my inhaler. In fact, there were times I couldn't walk up the stairs without becoming short of breath. There are still times when I get into big fits of coughing and can hardly move.
Around two weeks ago I started to get more fresh air. On nice days, I would leave my bedroom window open or would just sit outside on the deck for a while. Now, the fresh air has been a major help, but unfortunately I still can't even laugh or cry too much without gasping for air and reaching for my inhaler.
I was told I need to be more active and to get more cardio. Plus, if I want to lose weight and tone up, that's obvious. I have been trying to get myself used to being active. Every second day I do a 20 minute workout using my exercise ball, and that has helped out a little, but it's certainly not enough. Yet, I get worried about leaving the house and going for a long walk or jog, because of the problems I have. But I don't want to keep relying on my inhaler.
Any suggestions on how I can get used to having more cardio in my life? I would like to start around the house so I can feel more comfortable and confident with it. Eventually I want to start jogging, but I know I have a while until I can do that.
