Pulmonary Rehabilitation Beginner Exercise

Start with a warm up
» Simple, gentle movement to get your muscles, joints and heart ‘ready’ for activity
» Allows your body to gradually adjust to doing more work and prevents straining muscles
» Can be done standing or sitting — depending on how you are feeling that day
» Warm up should be 3-5 minutes or longer if needed
After your warm up
» Maintain good body posture and position whether you’re seated or standing
» Pace yourself. Find the right speed and rhythm that works for you
» Breathe regularly during strength exercises. Exhale as you lift the weight and inhale as you lower it. If you’re doing leg lifts, exhale as you lift your leg and inhale as you lower it.
» Avoid straight arms and gripping tightly — keep arms slightly bent and comfortable grip
» Use smooth, controlled movements with lifting
» To prevent injury, avoid jerking or thrusting
» Stop the exercise if you’re experiencing any joint pain during the movement
» Avoid holding your breath and straining
End with a cool down
» Just like the warm up, the cool down should be slower and gentler
» Slow down the speed and/or reduce the workload
» Allows your heart rate, breathing rates and blood pressure to return to your baseline normal gradually

Talk with your health care provider before starting any new exercise routine to make sure that it is safe and appropriate for you.

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