Exercise programming for asthma

Question 1

benefits for exercise for individuals with asthma

Answer 1

improves lung capacity, reduces incidence of asthma exacerbations, and can improve symptoms

Question 2

program challenges

Answer 2

clients should ask physician first if asthma has prevented them from exercise in the past and if there are any activities they should avoid or any meds they should take. Clients also need to be aware of their symptoms

Question 3

program considerations

Answer 3

use RPE in addition to HR because HR can be inaccurate because of ventilation. Also, clients shouldn’t exercise if they are feeling symptoms. Limit exercise when there are triggers such as cold weather, airborne allergens, pollutants, and irritants around

Question 4

short acting inhaler for exercise

Answer 4

should be accessible during and after exercise and can be taken prior to exercise

Question 5

if air quality is unhealthy you should

Answer 5

limit outdoor activities

Question 6

when air quality is red, purple, or maroon

Answer 6

avoid outdoor activities

Question 7

describe what to do if asthma symptoms arise during activity

Answer 7

1. stop activity immediately if client feels pain or tightness in chest, cough, or short of breath.
2. use inhaler
3. sit down and relax

Question 8

Frequency of aerobic and resistance

Answer 8

3-5 and 2-3 days/week

Question 9

intensity of aerobic and resistance

Answer 9

start w moderate intensity and 60-70% of 1rm for those just starting. 80% for those who know

Question 10

time

Answer 10

gradually increase to 40 min/day

Question 11

type

Answer 11

want to mostly do aerobic (walking, bikes) and work to add resistance.

Question 12

APMHR

Answer 12

220-age

Question 13

HRR

Answer 13

max HR-resting

Question 14

what is corticosteroid-induced myopathy

Answer 14

long term use of corticosteroids can cause muscle weakness/atrophy especially in muscles of lower limbs. Resistance training may improve this.