Healthy lifestyles for asthma

Asthma UK cyclist on the road in Mexico. Improving your lifestyle doesn't have to mean spending hours in the gym. It's easy to incorporate changes that will gradually help you become fitter, healthier and less stressed.
When you've decided to make some lifestyle changes, take them slowly! If you imagine your path to fitness involves running a mile a day without fail – it's unlikely to happen. Think about the reasons why you want to get fit. Look at how best you can manage your goals without disrupting your normal routine. If you try and over stretch yourself too soon – it's likely that you'll be back to your old ways before you know it. When you have your plan of action, set a start date. Prepare yourself – perhaps by throwing out the cigarettes or filling the fruit bowl – and if you still feel ready, go for it!

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