Exercise and PH
Exercise can be difficult with pulmonary hypertension. Moderated exercise approved by your healthcare professional, may help your endurance, strengthen your muscles, and breathe easier. Finding the motivation to exercise when you have PH is best done alongside others with PH who understand the obstacles and rewards.
On myPHteam, the social network and online support group for those living with pulmonary hypertension, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Exercise is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.
Here are a few question-and-answer threads about exercise:
Do you keep exercising if your O2 saturation drops below 90?
Do you think exercise has made a difference for you mentally?
Here are some conversations about exercise:
Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myPHteam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.
Feel free to ask a question here.
A myPHteam Member said:
I walk at planet fitness, I have tried using machines, but can't use them. I get out of breath in just seconds. That used to depressed me. But I can… read more
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