COPD
A follow on class from pulmonary rehabilitation which combines cardiovascular exercise with strengthening exercises.
The class is targeted at those with COPD as a way to help self manage the condition.
Benefits
Exercise can help with your breathing as it helps blood circulation which helps your heart become more efficient in getting oxygen to your body. It also strengthens your respiratory muscles which can make it easier to breath. Exercise can slow down the rate of deterioration and help improve overall health and wellbeing making day to day tasks such as getting dressed, gardening, walking upstairs and house hold chores easier.
Who can attend?
Those who are living with a lung condition.
Venue
Mountbatten, Alex Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth PO2 9QA
Wimbledon Park, Taswell Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2RG
Days
Mondays 11am-12pm
Tuesdays 11am-12pm
Friday 10:30am-11:30am
Cost
£3 per session
How to book
Please email portsmouth.exercisereferral@nhs.net