Keeping fit
- Ali Hay's exercise routine is anything but boring - he's a Ninja Warrior
- Paul Donnelly had avoided exercise since childhood - but starting to run has improved his health and his asthma
- A race with his daughter helped David Gibson realise he wanted to get fitter - now he's running a half-marathon for Asthma UK
- Exercise helped Tina Baker control her asthma - now she helps other people to become more active too
- Now his asthma is under control, Ben Langston can get back to five-a-side football
- Thanks to advice from the Asthma UK Helpline, Claire Smith's daughter Harriet can still enjoy swimming
- Cycling helps Kevin Macneil stay healthy and positive
- Geof Newman’s putting his asthma behind him thanks to Nordic Walking
- Bridged Hall found clever ways to fit activity into her life
- Colin Smith avoided exercise for years, before being inspired by Olympic cyclists
- Doug Harrington explains how running built up his confidence and helped him get into an asthma routine
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Sports therapist, James Cato helps people with asthma to exercise safely and confidently
- Blogger, runner and keen cyclist, Beki Cadd (aka 'Miss Wheezy') is on a mission to change perceptions of asthma.
Losing weight
- Jean Briggs shares how joining a slimming club helped her feel fitter, healthier, more confident and happier
- Dr Karen Marshalay lost weight with some simple tweaks to her diet and habits
- Judo and running helped Joel Hammond shift extra pounds and breathe easier
- Nabilah Haq lost six stone (and was able to cut down her asthma medicines) by making small changes
- Stuart McKelvie explains how walking helped him lose weight and feel more positive
- After discovering Tai Chi, Steve Horsfield's asthma is better than ever, and he's enjoying keeping fit with running and cycling
Stopping smoking
- Megan Bellfield feels healthier, richer and more comfortable since she quit smoking
- It took three attempts, but quitting smoking has made a big difference to David Pierce’s breathing
Asthma when you're older
- Karen Ward thought she was just unfit - until she was diagnosed with asthma aged 54
- Vicki Shenton on being diagnosed with asthma in her 50s
- Ann Oates helps her asthma with breathing and relaxation skills
- Debbi Wood is working full-time again after seven years off due to occupational asthma
- Jane Scaife thinks there's a link between changes in her hormones and getting asthma in her late 40s
Coping with pollution
- Eloise tells us how she deals with high pollution days
- Eddie Mills tells us how poor air quality affects his asthma
- Tracking pollution levels helps Jemma Rix keep her asthma under control
Inspired by asthma
- After a diagnosis in her 30s, Julia White turned to yoga to help her take better care of her asthma. Now she teaches classes to other people with the condition.
- Author Jane Elson turned her childhood experience of asthma into an inspiring children's book
- Professional bagpiper Dougie McCance travels the world performing and teaching
- Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe MBE explains how asthma has made her more determined to succeed
- Actor Adrian Lester missed out on playing football as a child, but now uses taekwondo to stay fit
- Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos manages his asthma at home and on tour
- World-class swimmer Karen Pickering MBE explains how taking control of her asthma helped her achieve an incredible career
- Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud developed asthma as an adult
- Playing the flute gives Chloë Ellen Jones amazing opportunities and a boost to her confidence
- Artist Brandon Vosika created a book of asthma-inspired artwork
- Having asthma symptoms on stage was a wake-up call for actor and comedian Bill Bailey
- Flora Barber's award-winning poem helps people understand what it's like to have an asthma attack
- Author Paul Murdoch talks about why the main character in his children’s book is a superhero with asthma
- Blogger and journalism student Sophie Dishman uses a symptom diary to monitor her asthma triggers
Watch videos of people with asthma discussing their experiences and sharing their tips. This online project from healthtalk was created in partnership with Asthma UK and our volunteers.
Read inspiring stories from parents of children with asthma here.
And inspiring stories for people with severe asthma here.
Last updated September 2016
