Exercise

Regular exercise is tough, and we all find reasons to avoid it. But it makes sense, for some pretty basic and powerful reasons:

• Better overall health: Our bodies were made to be active. When we become inactive all sorts of bad things happen, like increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
  
  
• More energy: When you improve your heart, lung and muscle function, you have more energy for daily tasks, as well as daily CF therapy.
  
  
• Better lung function: Regular exercise can improve your ability to get mucus out of your airways and out of your body.
  
  
• More socially engaged: Taking part in physical activities with others is a good way to motivate yourself and a great way to maintain social relationships.

Click on any of the “basics” below to get more in depth information, tips and tricks:

In This Section:

• Learn about exercise in CF — why it makes sense and how to get started.
  
  
• Work with your CF care team to develop the best program for you.
  
  
• Follow these management tips to track your progress.
  
  
• Use the right approach — don’t let excuses hold you back from better health.
  
  
• Speaking from Experience — hear from other adults with CF.

Thank you to Frank Cerny, Ph.D., and Michael J. LaMonte, Ph.D., from the University of Buffalo, N.Y., for writing this article.