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Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are generally suitable for people who have a mild, moderate or severe chronic lung disease and who are limited by breathlessness.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact Lung Foundation Australia via freecall 1800 654 301 to find out more.<\/strong>","post_title":"What is pulmonary rehabilitation?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"what-is-pulmonary-rehabilitation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-11-18 22:16:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-11-18 12:16:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&p=1961","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Lungs in Action","view_more_link":"","posts":[{"ID":272,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-05 11:46:41","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 01:46:41","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ian has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 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","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"lungs-in-action-a-patients-point-of-view","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-19 11:00:39","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-19 01:00:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=272","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3896,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2018-10-12 14:49:57","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-12 04:49:57","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia and Stella Just (Physiotherapist & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator) for the Am I too sick to exercise webinar. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this session Stella will discuss why it is important to exercise despite experiencing breathlessness and what role it has in your disease management. <br><br>For further information about exercise you can visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/lung-disease-and-exercise\/\">here<\/a>, if you have any questions contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"Tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Am I too sick to exercise","post_excerpt":"This webinar, presented by Stella Just, Physiotherapist and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator, features the benefits of exercise for people living with a lung disease.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"am-i-too-sick-to-exercise","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 10:03:40","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 00:03:40","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=3896","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":473,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-06 14:06:46","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-06 04:06:46","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For Clayton, research means<\/strong><strong> hope of an improved quality of <\/strong><strong>life<\/strong><strong>, more <\/strong><strong>time <\/strong><strong>with <\/strong><strong>friends and <\/strong><strong>ultimately, a cure<\/strong><strong> for <\/strong><strong>all <\/strong><strong>lung diseases. <\/strong> <\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2006, aged 47, Clayton noticed the shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing associated with his asthma were becoming more pronounced. Previously, he had put the change in these symptoms down to age \u2026 but now, something didn\u2019t feel right.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI went to see a specialist at Prince Charles Hospital and was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Then in December 2011, my doctor pointed to the words `severe emphysema\u2019 on a CT result.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s when it hit me. I\u2019ve got emphysema.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>I went numb in the beginning <\/strong><strong>\u2026 <\/strong><strong>I was in complete denial for the first five years.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI went through the first couple of years filled with anxiety and a touch of depression at times,\u201d he recalls. But after doing some research into the condition and discussions with friends and medical professionals, Clayton started to see COPD with new eyes \u2013 a new understanding.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI began to relax and breathe. I started focusing more on my meditation and mindfulness again.\u201d <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COPD turned Clayton\u2019s life upside down but he says educating himself as much as possible about the condition and ways that he can live well are his best defence. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI feel I still lead an active life doing my gardening and visiting friends as much as possible. Sometimes things just need to be planned ahead of time if it\u2019s going to be a long trip. Gardening may take twice as long now but I get to enjoy it twice as much. Life is good.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t do what I could do before, but I now have more time for the things I enjoy.\u201d <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research into COPD is optimising the diagnosis, treatment and management of the condition, providing hope for a brighter future for people like Clayton.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201dWith research, what will a COPD diagnosis be like in 20 years? Non-existent, I hope.\u201d <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For Clayton, research means a dedicated team of scientists fighting in his corner; he is not \u201cfighting alone\u201d.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"block-978d7c46-dc0b-4961-84e4-6811968526df\">Research saves lives and gives hope for a cure.<br><strong>Give hope. Give to research today<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#45b749\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#45b749\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":10707,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lungfoundation.com.au\\\/get-involved\\\/campaigns\\\/30-reasons-for-research\\\/lucy-morgan-2\\\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lucy-Morgan-2-e1601274399648-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10707 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Meet the Researcher<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Associate Professor Lucy Morgan received one of the first Lung Foundation Australia Boehringer Ingelheim COPD Research Fellowships in 1999. Courtesy of that funding grant, she completed her PhD in mucociliary clearance, developing a new way of measuring clearance for patients impacted by COPD. It led to a software model for measuring the lungs\u2019 capacity to clear themselves. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEvery year, we see the hard work of researchers from the recent past come to fruition in the clinic room and bedside,\u201d A\/Prof Morgan says. \u201cIt gives us hope that similar breakthrough therapies might be just around the corner.\u201d <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For A\/Prof Morgan, the funds from donors towards lung disease and lung cancer research are \u201cnot a drop in the ocean \u2026 (but) the whole pool\u201d.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#45b749\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/researchers\/a-prof-lucy-morgan\/\" style=\"background-color:#45b749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->","post_title":"Clayton's story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"clayton","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-02-26 14:13:59","post_modified_gmt":"2021-02-26 04:13:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&p=473","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Maintaining Movement","view_more_link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=Maintaining%20Movement","posts":[{"ID":8187,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2020-04-09 13:29:15","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-09 03:29:15","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercise Physiologist, Emma is hosting an at-home exercise series to help you maintain movement. The series will take you step-by-step through simple exercises that can be completed at home with objects found around the house. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join us for the first video in the series as Emma takes you through a simple armchair exercise routine you can do while watching television. The exercises in this video have been graded at a <strong>beginner <\/strong>level. <br><br>Before commencing any of these exercises it is recommended to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">Exercise Safety Guidelines<\/a> found <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Maintaining Movement - Armchair exercises (Ep1)","post_excerpt":"Tune in to our first Maintaining Movement video of the series for exercises you can do sitting in a chair watching TV.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maintaining-movement-armchair-exercises","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 17:09:13","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 07:09:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=8187","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8186,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2020-04-09 13:28:10","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-09 03:28:10","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercise Physiologist, Emma is hosting an at-home exercise series to help you maintain movement. The series will take you step-by-step through simple exercises that can be completed at home with objects found around the house. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join us for the second video in the series as Emma takes you through a simple kitchen exercise routine. The exercises in this video have been graded at a <strong>intermediate <\/strong>level.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before commencing any of these exercises it is recommended to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">Exercise Safety Guidelines<\/a> found <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Maintaining Movement - Kitchen exercises (Ep2)","post_excerpt":"Tune in to our second Maintaining Movement video of the series for exercises you can do in the kitchen. 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The series will take you step-by-step through simple exercises that can be completed at home with objects found around the house. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join us for the third video in the series as Emma takes you through a combination of exercises you can complete from the comfort of your own living room. The exercises in this video have been graded at a <strong>beginner <\/strong>level.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before commencing any of these exercises it is recommended to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">Exercise Safety Guidelines<\/a> found <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise%20safety%20guidelines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Maintaining Movement - General Strengthening (Ep3)\u00a0","post_excerpt":"Join us for our third Maintaining Movement video of the series for a combination of exercises that can be done in the living room.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maintaining-movement-episode-3","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 17:09:01","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 07:09:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=8668","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Webinars","view_more_link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=exercise&resource_type=239","posts":[{"ID":3860,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2018-10-11 13:48:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-11 03:48:36","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia, Helen Seale (Clinical Consultant Physiotherapist) and Shauna Watt (patient) for our Exercise and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) webinar. The webinar explains PAH and the evidence for the benefits of exercise for people living with PAH. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information about PAH you can access our Living with PAH booklet <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=living%20with%20PAH\">here <\/a>or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"Tel: 1800 654 301\">1800 654 301.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Exercise and PAH","post_excerpt":"In this webinar, Helen Seale (Physiotherapist) and Shauna Watt (patient) discuss the importance of exercise for people living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"webinar-exercise-and-pah","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 14:45:39","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 04:45:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=3860","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3749,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2018-10-03 13:06:58","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-03 03:06:58","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia and James Walsh (Physiotherapist - Clinical Consultant) for our Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis webinar. This webinar goes into detail about what Pulmonary Rehabilitation is, the benefits of exercise, exercise tips, what to expect when exercising and exercise level or intensity. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information you can access the Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis booklet <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&search=life%20with%20pulmonary%20fibrosis\">here <\/a>or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis","post_excerpt":"In this webinar, James Walsh (Physiotherapist- Clinical Consultant) discusses the importance of exercise for people living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"webinar-exercise-and-pulmonary-fibrosis","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-17 15:14:38","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-17 05:14:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=3749","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":12150,"post_author":"278","post_date":"2021-01-20 15:35:42","post_date_gmt":"2021-01-20 05:35:42","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia and Exercise Physiologists Jane Turner and Caoimhe Scales for information and exercising during and after Lung Cancer treatment. The topic areas covered include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>What is physical activity and exercise?<\/li><li>Current recommendations for exercise for people with cancer<\/li><li>How might lung cancer symptoms impact on physical activity?<\/li><li>How might physical activity impact on lung cancer symptoms?<\/li><li>Staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For information about Lung Cancer visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/conditions\/lung-cancer\/overview\/\"> website.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you would like information, support or to speak to our Lung Cancer Support Nurse you can contact our Information and Support Centre on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Exercise during lung cancer treatment","post_excerpt":"Join Exercise Physiologist's Jane Turner and Caoimhe Scales for information and tips for exercising during and after Lung Cancer treatment. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"webinar-exercise-during-lung-cancer-treatment","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-17 09:53:52","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 23:53:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&p=12150","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Blogs","view_more_link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/blog\/?article_category=194","posts":[{"ID":8518,"post_author":"112","post_date":"2020-05-08 14:27:04","post_date_gmt":"2020-05-08 04:27:04","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Exercise plays an important role in both your physical and mental health. In fact, it is widely recognised that exercise improves your wellbeing and can help to reduce symptoms such as breathlessness.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While you might not be able to go to the gym or your local pool or attend pulmonary rehabilitation or Lungs in Action classes at the moment, it\u2019s still important to keep your body moving and maintain your exercise habits.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When Shirley Daniel, who lives with lung cancer, had to give up her senior\u2019s exercise class, it took a while for her to find her drive again.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cNobody was there to make me do it, I had to motivate myself. I started riding a stationary bike for 10 minutes or so, depending on the day, and doing some simple exercises. I would set a timer and do one or two minutes and just try to increase the length of time each day. Set yourself a goal like not having a cup of tea until you do 10 minutes of movement,\u201d Shirley said.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shirley says it\u2019s important to listen to your body and be kind to yourself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIf I\u2019m feeling good I may do a session in the morning and another little bit in the afternoon. If I\u2019m having a really down day I don\u2019t try to over do it. But when you\u2019ve done it, it makes you feel so good.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019re not used to exercising at home it may feel a little daunting and you might find it hard to stay motivated. Pulmonary Exercise Manager and Exercise Physiologist Emma Gainer says Shirley\u2019s tips for setting small goals and building up each day are a great way to get yourself started.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cAn at-home exercise program may look a little different to what you are used to, but in times like these using every opportunity to keep moving is vital,\u201d Emma said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cLung Foundation Australia\u2019s Better Living with Exercise booklet and our new Maintaining Movement series can help with planning your routine, tracking your exercise progression and support you with how to complete the exercises on your own.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Emma\u2019s tips to keep active at home<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Dust off any old equipment you have at home<\/li><li>Use common house-hold items such as cans or recycled milk containers filled with water<\/li><li>Keep your exercise equipment in sight as a reminder<\/li><li>Take your session outside and enjoy some fresh air<\/li><li>Link in with friends and family to do virtual exercise sessions<\/li><li>Team up with your household and keep each other motivated.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Emma for our free at-home exercise series to learn simple exercises that can be completed at home with objects found around the house. Don\u2019t<br>forget to read our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Exercise-Safety-Guide-_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Exercise Safety in the Home guidelines<\/a> before you start.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To view the Maintaing Movement series, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CftDKhKRtw8&list=PLx5RMZtuxzUQkqcvPrQ9dGZyqxvpdWCub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Maintaining Movement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maintaining-movement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-11-18 23:19:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-11-18 13:19:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&p=8518","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6008,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-07-25 14:30:20","post_date_gmt":"2019-07-25 04:30:20","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>\u201cThe key to success is to focus on the goals, not obstacles.\u201d \u2013 Anonymous.<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finding the motivation to get out and start moving can be a struggle, even for the fittest of people. At the end of the day, any exercise is better than none, and every little bit counts toward better mental, physical and overall health. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With winter almost behind us, it is time to make sure your body is in the best possible shape to keep those nasties away or recover from a flare-up. Keeping to your regular management regime, including your regular medications, a balanced diet and of course a regular exercise routine, is key to keeping your body at its best during a time when it needs the most active immune defence. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s Pulmonary Exercise Manager and Exercise Physiologist Emma Gainer said if you didn\u2019t manage to do as much exercise as you would have liked over cooler months, that\u2019s ok, it\u2019s never too late to start or to get back into it. You may have had an infection or flare-up in your condition which prevented you from being able to do your day-to-day exercise.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEither way, you\u2019re not alone, there are lots of people to help you on this journey to make sure you feel comfortable and confident exercising,\u201d Emma said. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cGetting back to a regular exercise routine will help you feel less breathless and see improvements in your physical capacity to do everyday activities, like doing the groceries or cooking dinner - giving you a sense of control over your lung condition. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI like to explain that exercise is like medicine and it should be treated in an equally important fashion. It can be adapted to your individual needs at any point in time and gives you a number of health benefits. So, when you do start exercising again, it\u2019s crucial to gradually build up your exercise routine and tolerance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIt is also important that you revisit your goals and exercise to make sure it suits you and your current situation, so you can actually achieve your goals. A goal you made one year ago may now be completely outdated, irrelevant or unachievable because circumstances do change. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhen setting goals and re-evaluating them, your exercise professional will likely talk to you about SMART principles. They ask questions, such as is your goal specific and relevant? Can you measure its success? Is the goal realistic to achieve? <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When developing or reviewing your exercise program, there are three areas which your exercise professional will cover. These include cardio exercise, strength training and regular stretching. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emma said, each will have different benefits, for example cardio exercise will help your body to use oxygen more effectively where as strength training will make you stronger and more able to tolerate every day tasks. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Emma shared her top tips to approaching exercise and keeping motivated:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Be informed and know why: Understand the value in the power of movement. To get long-term benefit it is important to think of exercise as another medication you are taking \u2013 it is contributing to better health and management of your lung disease. <\/li><li> Approach gradually: Build on your exercise regime slowly to ensure you are confident and comfortable.<\/li><li> Plan ahead: Keep a schedule of when you will exercise to keep you accountable and track your progress. Ensure you have a backup plan for when you can\u2019t execute your plan \u2013 for example bad weather, flare-ups, holidays and anything else that may pop up in life. <\/li><li> Set SMART goals: Include short-term targets along the way. Don\u2019t forget to also ensure your closest support network understand how important your goal is so they can encourage you on your journey and keep you motivated as well!<\/li><li> Choose exercise options that you genuinely enjoy: If you are doing something that you do not like you will never stay motivated to continue long-term. <\/li><li> Buddy up or join a group: This keeps you accountable and makes being active social and more enjoyable. <\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->","post_title":"The Power of Movement","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-power-of-movement","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-11-18 22:54:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-11-18 12:54:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&p=6008","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":5451,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2019-06-28 10:30:08","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-28 00:30:08","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Lungs in Action Instructor Nick Lee shares what inspires him and how he's working to empower people living with a chronic lung condition.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class location:<\/strong> Rosny & Derwent Park, Tasmania<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Time as instructor:<\/strong> 2 years <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Qualification:<\/strong> Exercise\nPhysiologist <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5450,\"align\":\"right\",\"width\":288,\"height\":385} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Nick-Lee-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5450\" width=\"288\" height=\"385\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Why did you decide to become a Lungs in Action Instructor?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I decided to be a Lungs in Action instructor as I saw it as an opportunity to provide a service that currently does not exist within the community. I\u2019m very passionate about working with people who live with chronic disease and particularly those with pulmonary and cardiac conditions. I have also had personal experience with how effective the Lungs in Action program can be for its participants, after spending time assisting with the program while completing my university studies. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What do you like best about instructing a Lungs in Action class?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have been working as an Exercise Physiologist since 2016, this has allowed me to work with a wide variety of patients, which is probably my favourite part of my job. I love meeting new people and particularly if I can help them to reach their physical goals and needs. This is why I\u2019m passionate about the Lungs in Action program, it provides me with another opportunity to work with members in the community who need assistance to improve their overall health and wellbeing.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What has been your highlight as an instructor?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seeing the progress that can be made by patients who attend the program, whether this allows them to walk and get their morning paper without severe shortness of breath or able to do activities they previously never thought they would get back to. Being able to facilitate these patients to undertake a structured activity program that can lead to real change is definitely a highlight. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What exercises do you provide?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Your Path to Health we run our Lungs in Action classes in our private exercise studios at both locations. The exercises we complete in the program are very similar to the ones that are completed during pulmonary rehabilitation programs. This includes a specific focus on cardiovascular activity, for example utilising treadmills and exercise bikes. Classes are run in our fully equipped studio \u2013 this does give us scope to have a focus on whole body functional activities. This means if there is an activity that a patient is struggling with at home due to their condition, we can provide an exercise designed to help make the activity a little bit easier. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Want to be featured in our newsletter and website? 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