Should Asthmatics attempt bodybuilding and etc?

[Railway_Man]

Ok

I suffer from Asthma but my question is that should people suffering Asthma try bodybuilding?

(Maybe off topic)

I spent Sunday April 25 and Monday April 26 north of chch and the man's home which I stayed at was a farm and he did Ozone Therapy and he is studying to become a naturopath at 73 years old.He looked at what I ate daily and concluded it was a disaster and that I was a candidate for diabetes and cancer and his wife was very nice,they introduced me a all vegetarian diet and also identified the food I should stay off since I was a asthmatic.

[Jigga]

If it just came down to breathing then I couldn't see a problem with you doing bbing but if the food is an issue you would probably struggle to put on much size with a vegetarian diet...

[goinhard]

Eat like normal, lean meats, different coloured vegetables, fruits and grains. Dont worry about what the naturopath says, their mostly vego's anyway and they have convinced themselves that this will prevent cancer. This is my take on it, nobody get offended. Naturopathy looks to be largely looney but to someone on a processed foods diet it would be an improvement, someone on a proper bodybuilding diet ( minus the bulking binges) it would be a performance detriment.

As for diabetes, resistance training is one of the best ways to improve insulin sensitivity, combine that with the frequent feedings of a bodybuilder and you have an excellent recipe to stay healthy.

As for asthmatics, anything physical is what you should be doing, if its severe make sure you have your ventolin at all times. High intensity training will be excellent but any other type will also be good.

[Railway_Man]

Eat like normal, lean meats, different coloured vegetables, fruits and grains. Dont worry about what the naturopath says, their mostly vego's anyway and they have convinced themselves that this will prevent cancer.

As for diabetes, resistance training is one of the best ways to improve insulin sensitivity, combine that with the frequent feedings of a bodybuilder and you have an excellent recipe to stay healthy.

As for asthmatics, anything physical is what you should be doing, if its severe make sure you have your ventolin at all times. High intensity training will be excellent but any other type will also be good.

My doctor has placed me on a Government restricted medicine called Seretide and its 5x as powerful as ventolin

[goinhard]

The flixotide and serevent combo one aye, yeah I had all the colours of the rainbow in inhalers but guess I grew out of it.

[Railway_Man]

I had no use of that seretide after my naturopath gave me a bit of Ozone Therapy for 2 days and he gave me some herbs as a bit of a replacement for my seretide as well

[Peachy]

What is this Ozone Therapy you speak off??

I've got asthma too but training definately helps it. Asthma restricts oxygen entering your lungs but the fitter you are the more efficiently your body uses oxygen anyways. Apparantly its harder for asthmatics to increase their fitness but there are so many breathing techiniques you can learn to really help.

I dont know about all that foods you should avoid crap. Ive been there and dont know if its really worth it.

[severe]

Eat like normal, lean meats, different coloured vegetables, fruits and grains. Dont worry about what the naturopath says, their mostly vego's anyway and they have convinced themselves that this will prevent cancer.

Amen to that. Just like people who think eating tiger organs make you live longer.

Hill sprints got everyone I knew fitter, in a short time, and many were asthmatics. Hell, my breathing improved.

The gym work wasn't really an issue either (which is the point here), as the heavy breathing comes in short bursts, that don't come anywhere near the exertions of running. Lifting heavy will give the heat and kungs a workout, as you spend the rest period huffing away, but I think you would benefit from it.

Give it a go, weight training will positively change you, mentally and physically.

Here is just one article online about it:

http://www.onlineasthmahelp.com/asthma-and-exercise/asthma-and-anaerobic-exercise/

Do some searches. Hope you consider training.

[Railway_Man]

What is this Ozone Therapy you speak off??

I've got asthma too but training definately helps it. Asthma restricts oxygen entering your lungs but the fitter you are the more efficiently your body uses oxygen anyways. Apparantly its harder for asthmatics to increase their fitness but there are so many breathing techiniques you can learn to really help.

I dont know about all that foods you should avoid crap. Ive been there and dont know if its really worth it.

Peachy I'll PM ya Ozone Therapy is 100+ Years old and I know Ronald Reagan used it against his cancer

[Peachy]

Sweet. But yeh def dont let asthma stop you from giving it a go. I ran a half marathon last year and aiming to do a full one this year! Just dont tell yourself its an obstacle and it wont be :nod:

[Railway_Man]

Sweet. But yeh def dont let asthma stop you from giving it a go. I ran a half marathon last year and aiming to do a full one this year! Just dont tell yourself its an obstacle and it wont be :nod:

Peachy the naturopath I went to treated my asthma with Ozone on April 25 and 26,the guy knows what he is doing too

[eddie1896]

You can train in such a way that doesn't require huge in endurance...eg longer rests between sets, lower reps ect.... Never mind what some old clown told you about your diet, talk to your doc, if it's a major issue... a bb diet with lean meats, complex carbs, an fruit an veg is good for you. you'll look like a little bitch if you go on an vegetarian diet, an won't grow no matter how well u train...much anyway.

[rose]

Sweet. But yeh def dont let asthma stop you from giving it a go. I ran a half marathon last year and aiming to do a full one this year! Just dont tell yourself its an obstacle and it wont be :nod:

Peachy the naturopath I went to treated my asthma with Ozone on April 25 and 26,the guy knows what he is doing too

You've been brainwashed.

Don't let your 'condition' control you or your life, or are you looking for excuses?

[Sakura]

By now you should know exactly how far you can safely push yourself before your asthma become a problem.