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This section is intended to offer patients education and
resources regarding exercise.
Helpful
information on exercising:
Nov '09
http://copd.about.com/od/livingwithcopd/a/exercisebasics.htm
If you qualify for pulmonary rehabilitation and there is
a program in your
area, you should take advantage of it, if possible.
Another informative website "COPD Exercise and
ActivityGuidelines"
http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/2400/2403.asp?index=9450
Exercise & Strength Training
Effect
of Exercise on 24-Month Weight Loss Maintenance in
Overweight Women
August 2,
2008
Study Question: Does exercise assist in maintenance of
weight loss among overweight women?
Conclusions: The authors concluded that exercise was an
important component for sustained weight loss. Women who
were physically active for approximately 55 minutes per
day for 5 days per week were more likely to maintain
weight loss. - Elizabeth A. Jackson, M.D., F.A.C.C.
http://www.cardiosource.com/cjrpicks/CJRPick.asp?cjrID=4477
CDC - Strength Training
for Older Adults
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/questionnaire.htm
WebMD - How Do I Exercise
for COPD?
http://www.webmd.com/hw/lung_disease/ug2692.asp
National Inst. for Aging
- Strength Training
http://www.niapublications.org/exercisebook/chapter4_strength.htm
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