This course provides a structured exercise approach for COPD. It covers the three parts of a good program (warm-up, cardiovascular, muscle strengthening), daily activity guidelines, good and bad symptoms during exercise, building cardio with a pedometer, climbing stairs safely, other activity ideas, detailed upper-body exercises (biceps, triceps, pectorals, shoulder girdle), abdominal exercises, flexibility exercises, and balancing exercises. An Activity Tracker Log is included for monitoring progress.
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Exercise is more therapeutic than the best medication
Three-part program: warm-up, cardiovascular, muscle strengthening
Good symptoms (expected) vs. bad symptoms (stop and call doctor)
Build cardio with pedometer goals (aim toward 5,000–10,000 steps)
Detailed illustrated-style instructions for upper body, core, flexibility, and balance
Always use pursed-lip breathing; never hold your breath
RPE target 4–6; start light and progress gradually
Activity Tracker Log for daily recording