Athlete with Asthma Show

Top 5 Exercises for Athletes with Asthma


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I’m breaking down the top 5 exercises that helped me go from wheezing as a kid to winning 100Ks—despite having asthma and a hole in my heart.

I'm Jonny Havey, an elite endurance athlete, yoga teacher, and someone who’s been told my whole life what I couldn’t do because of my asthma. These are the movements that helped me defy those limits—and they can help you too.

 ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide

Whether you’re just starting out or already training hard, I’ll show you how to use:

  • Walking & hiking to safely build lung strength,

  • Running to unlock endurance,

  • HIIT for real respiratory growth,

  • Yoga for body awareness and breath control,

  • And heavy lifting to increase overall capacity and resilience.

    00:00 Introduction to how I overcame asthma to become an elite ultra athlete
    01:56 Walking & Hiking – the first step to building lung power
    03:55 Running – train your breath, not just your legs
    08:33 HIIT – Push capacity without triggering asthma
    13:23 Yoga – breath control meets mobility
    14:22 Heavy Lifting – build strength to support your breath
    17:17 Final Thoughts and Healthy Living Guide

    Yoga for Runners and Athletes with Asthma: https://bit.ly/awa-yoga

    DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.

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    Athlete with Asthma ShowBy Jonny Havey