If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s ...

Exercise is an important part of life for those with COPD because it improves the overall strength and endurance of respiratory muscles.

Dasgupta: For COPD patients, water-based exercise may help to improve heart and lung fitness while being easy on the joints. It can also help to build muscle strength and endurance.

The Workout This beginner-friendly workout includes a mix of seated and standing chair exercises developed by Donovan Green, the founder of an online fitness platform called Chair Fit Camp, based ...