The American College of Sports Medicine supports the point that light to moderate physical activity is beneficial for improving daily life activities in patients with the condition of COPD. Exercise can greatly reduce the disability associated with the disease by improving aerobic fitness, muscle endurance and breathing efficiency which ultimately improves the quality of life.
Exercise guidelines by ACSM: People suffering from COPD may also have other diseases such as high blood pressure or coronary artery disease. The patients should be medically monitored at least twice a week throughout the exercise program to check the physiological response and help the patients overcome fear of breathlessness, improve self -confidence and develop understanding
Exercise guidelines by ACSM: People suffering from COPD may also have other diseases such as high blood pressure or coronary artery disease. The patients should be medically monitored at least twice a week throughout the exercise program to check the physiological response and help the patients overcome fear of breathlessness, improve self -confidence and develop understanding