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What Is The Recommended Home Exercise Machine? Treadmill Or Elliptical?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jamestown, PA

Just looking for opinions on if anyone prefers any special exercise equipment. I have moderate COPD and hope to keep it there.

February 28, 2016 (edited)
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I like my treadmill. I think both would do a good job.

February 28, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I would walk but I can't for too long. My left legs goes completely numb then very painful. Worse then my head does. my head is now numb because I thought about what I was saying. LOLOLOL J/K

March 16, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Do what you feel like you can do without over doing it .and be careful on these machines don't push yourself .remember do a little and rest then do a little always take those breaks it's so easy to over do it when you have copd

March 5, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Most people with COPD would find it hard to manage an elliptical; the treadmill is usually preferred. If you can use the elliptical, go for it; just be sure you can use it!

February 28, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use a stationary bicycle, but not as often as I should. I do watch the Tour de France, however, and try to keep up with them. LOL!!!!

March 16, 2016

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