# Swimming
Exercise for Asthma: Tips and Benefits
If you have asthma, exercising regularly can help improve your overall health and reduce the symptoms of asthma in the long term. However, some forms of exercise can trigger asthma flare-ups, leading to wheezing or chest tightness. But, with specific techniques and suitable activities, you can avoid asthma attacks while exercising. In general, exercise offers many varied health benefits, such as improving heart health, boosting mental health, and reducing the risk of many health conditions. People with asthma may also notice specific health benefits, including improved lung function, weight loss, improved immune system function, improved mood, and stress reduction. The following types of exercise may be particularly suitable for people with asthma: Yoga Yoga helps you focus on your breathing. Controlled, rhythmic breathing during exercise can help increase your lung capacity while building muscle strength for overall fitness. Yoga and rhythmic breathing can also help lower your stress levels, which can reduce asthma flares. Swimming Swimming is good for people with asthma as it results in the inhalation of warm, damp air. Swimming can also help with breath control. It can be a gentle activity, and you can work toward doing more intensive sessions as your fitness and lung capacity improve. However, some people may find that swimming in a pool triggers their asthma symptoms due to the chlorine that is in the water. Other forms of exercise Many other types of exercise can also help improve the function of the lungs without overstraining them. These include golf, baseball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, and weightlifting. Light-to-moderate exercise also works well, especially when it involves steady movement, which improves endurance levels and avoids overstraining the lungs. Examples include biking, walking, hiking, using an elliptical machine, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. It is best to avoid high-intensity activities until you build up endurance. Running, jogging, or soccer can be too much for a person with asthma if they are not accustomed to exercising. It is also best to avoid exercising in cold, dry environments. If you are new to exercising, slowly build up your level of exercise to reduce the risk of asthma flare-ups during exercise. Types of exercise that focus on promoting lung capacity and regulating breathing can be especially beneficial. Exercises and activities that offer you short periods of activity with rest in between can work well. Exercising in this way allows you to be active and improve your stamina and strength without putting too much strain on the lungs. Finally, always carry your rescue inhaler with you. If symptoms occur during exercise, it is essential to stop and use the inhaler to prevent symptoms from progressing.
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Dog days of summer going to dogs in Wichita
Give that dog you love a real treat. End the summer with a splash that the canine member(s) of your family will love. Moreover, the doggy will meet and play with new pals. The Kansas Humane Society is offering dogs the chance to splash in the pool and have a great time ending the summer.
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This post includes content written by AI. The sounds of shrill whistles suddenly cut through the jovial atmosphere of the pool, startling everyone. I was momentarily blinded by the sun's reflection on the water, I strained to see where the noise was coming from. Pam and Beth were among the first to react, too, leaving their lifeguard chairs and entering the water to rescue a victim. However, they were having some difficulty retrieving the victim. That's when I saw the situation and quickly jumped into the water to offer assistance. As I entered the water, I felt a refreshing coolness after sitting in the hot sun for so long.
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Georgia Resident Succumbs to Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
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