Get Up, Get Out, and Get Breathing! Lung Institute Provides Exercise Tips for Lung Disease Sufferers

TAMPA, Fla. - Oct. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Tampa, Fla. (October 20, 2013) – Often, individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other forms of lung disease, avoid exercise at all costs due to its ability to leave them feeling out of breath. Because of this reality, and in support of Healthy Lung Month, Lung Institute is providing exercise tips to sufferers in an effort to help increase their lung capacity and promote positive well-being as well as providing recent relevant information on stem cell treatments at http://www.myregenmed.com/blog/

When we think of exercise, we envision treadmills, personal trainers, and long runs outside. For sufferers of lung disease, these tasks are extremely difficult. Just getting up and going outside every day to get the mail can leave an individual with COPD out of breath. The Tampa Lung Institute knows the everyday trials of lung disease and is asking sufferers to get up, get out, and get moving no matter what. Here are just some of the simple exercises that Lung Institute recommends to help sufferers breathe easier.

Yoga, Pilates, or Stretching Exercises: By stretching the muscles and increasing flexibility, the lungs will naturally increase their capacity, and the body will be better prepared for more strenuous forms of exercise.

Beginner Aerobics: Join a gym and try a beginner aerobics classes!  The rhythmic pace of aerobics will increase endurance of the lungs, and will promote social interaction.

Deep Breathing Exercises: There are multiple types of breathing exercises available. Pick one that is challenging and practice every day. If it gets too intense, stop and rest, but always finish the exercise cycle.

To read more tips about exercises for lung disease visit http://www.myregenmed.com/ conditions/pulmonary-conditions/.

About Lung Institute

At Lung Institute (LI), we are changing the lives of hundreds of people across the nation through the innovative technology of regenerative medicine. We are committed to providing patients a more effective way to address pulmonary conditions and improve quality of life.  Our physicians, through their designated practices, have gained worldwide recognition for the successful application of revolutionary minimally invasive stem cell therapies. With over a century of combined medical experience, our doctors have established a patient experience designed with the highest concern for patient safety and quality of care. Visit our website at www.myregenmed.com/conditions/pulmonary-conditions/ or call us today at 1-855-469-5864 for more information.