Question for those with asthma

Penguinita

Penguinita

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How can you tell when it's alright to keep pushing yourself during a work out?

Recently I've been hitting the most days after completely ignoring working out for months. While working out on the treadmill or elliptical or what ever machine I always see others who are dripping sweat & soaked shirts. I find that really inspiring!! When I see someone like that I get so energized and push myself harder, however when I feel short of breath I stop because I'm afraid of bringing on a asthma attack. Is it all in my head? Can I push harder and be just fine? I know it's always better to be safe than sorry, but last season of Biggest Loser one of the contestants had asthma and Bob and Jillian still kept pushing her.

Responses of any kind are more than welcome :D
 
Hi,,,
A good question.Plenty of people suffering from Asthma find it quite difficult to work out in the Gym.One thing-- you need to build up your stamina as you work out-- no need to pass out and kill yourself!!! Try doing a lower intensity workout for longer and see if that helps.
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Thanks for the reply Bartholomew,

I skipped the gym today, but plan on taking your advice tomorrow. I plan on going long on the machines I usually hit just slower than usual, maybe this way I won't have to stop every so often to catch my breath. :)
 
I get my best workout (cardio...I do more weightlifting cuz I can superset, not hurt my breathing and still get the same benefits) when I do a albuterol treatment before my workout.

I started out walking...and within a couple of months...I was able to do HIIT (well, my intervals were shorter than those without asthma).
 
neanderpam107 said:
I get my best workout (cardio...I do more weightlifting cuz I can superset, not hurt my breathing and still get the same benefits) when I do a albuterol treatment before my workout.

I started out walking...and within a couple of months...I was able to do HIIT (well, my intervals were shorter than those without asthma).
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Oh I have never tried that!!! When I resume the gym I'll use my pump before I start my work out. If you're feeling out of breath after the work out do you use your pump again?
 
Penguinita said:
How can you tell when it's alright to keep pushing yourself during a work out?

Recently I've been hitting the most days after completely ignoring working out for months. While working out on the treadmill or elliptical or what ever machine I always see others who are dripping sweat & soaked shirts. I find that really inspiring!! When I see someone like that I get so energized and push myself harder, however when I feel short of breath I stop because I'm afraid of bringing on a asthma attack. Is it all in my head? Can I push harder and be just fine? I know it's always better to be safe than sorry, but last season of Biggest Loser one of the contestants had asthma and Bob and Jillian still kept pushing her.

Responses of any kind are more than welcome :D
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I agree seeing others working out so hard at the gym is inspiring...
Question...you say short of breath, do you ever feel like your chest/lungs burning exctrutiatingly bad?
 
Hey Calgary_Girl, as for the shortness of breath it has never "burned" when I push my self, it feels like no matter how big a breath I take or how fast I can't get enough air in.
 
Penguinita said:
Oh I have never tried that!!! When I resume the gym I'll use my pump before I start my work out. If you're feeling out of breath after the work out do you use your pump again?
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I also take a suspension inhaler twice a day (long acting beta agonist) so that usually keeps me good throughout. Of course, this is on the advice of my pulmonologist.
 
What kind of asthma do you have? Is it exercise induced or allergy related. Mine is not exercise induced so my doctor has ok'd pushing through the fear of an asthma attack for me. (I just have no endurance!! LOL) Everyone's situation is different so you should find out what is in your best interest from your doctor's perspective. He/She may have some good information for you on exercising while managing you asthma.
 
Mine is developed from a hyper IgE (which denotes genetic allergic barrier and is autoimmune from the lungs) and of COURSE it starts as 'exercise induced' (when I was like...oh, say in my early 20's).

And YES, the only way to know how to treat it correctly, as ijustwannabefit posted, is to have your individual case assessed by a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist.

This could be as 'simple' as the IgE reacting to your sweat (yep, that happens a lot) or cat dander, or a certain tree, or plant at a certain time of year. Mine has reacted to the dust in one of the gyms I've been in too.
 
Asthma attacks are triggered by a variety of things. In children, the most common triggers are exposure to cigarette smoke, colds and infections, and environmental allergies (dust, pollens, pets). Exercise, changes in the weather, poor air quality, fumes and mold/mildew can also trigger asthma attacks. It is rarely necessary to move to control asthma. It is sometimes helpful to remove allergens from the home, which could include pulling up carpet or relocating a pet.
 
i take my inhala with me and keep it in my pocket, i do sometimes use it but at least i know if i push myself then i have help there in my pocket if i need it. but just having it there makes me feel better :)
 
It is really not advised that you continue the workouts especially if it is kind of hard for you. You might want to consider to have a lighter workout like walking in the morning or light jogging, perhaps... But the best is to consult this problem with your doctor first and see if you can continue to working out at the gym with your asthma issue.
 
Hello

Asthma is a great problem related to health and if it occur to healthy person than he can't walk much as he become fatigue soon and his heart beat fasten which cause to asthma attack in severe case and person may die.
 
My asthma has progressively gotten less bothersome over the years. You know running is bad when it is hard to breathe, but it is not bad if you are short of breath. Cardio literally is working out your heart muscle. You should expect fatigue. Your pericardial muscle will only grow back stronger.

Just like lifting weights, if it's a bad kind of hurt, you should stop.
 
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