Athlete with Asthma Show

Why “Just Rest" is Terrible Advice for Asthma


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Are you still being told to "just rest" when it comes to managing your asthma? It turns out that advice could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I share my personal experience with asthma and exercise and reveal five science-backed reasons why staying active is essential for breathing better and living stronger.

From improving CO2 tolerance to reducing inflammation, you'll discover how consistent movement can actually help manage asthma and boost your overall health. Plus, I’m giving away a free guide to help you start exercising safely even with asthma.

Stop waiting for your asthma to improve on its own and learn how the right exercise can make a real difference today.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Outlive (book by Peter Attia MD) - https://amzn.to/42g7vZW
  • Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to the Athlete with Asthma show
    00:44 Why "just rest" is bad advice for asthma
    01:27 Personal experience: exercise and asthma
    02:20 Reason 1: asthma gets worse without exercise
    05:04 Reason 2: overcoming the challenge of restarting exercise
    06:50 Reason 3: exercise boosts the immune system
    08:33 Reason 4: reducing baseline inflammation
    09:54 Reason 5: improving CO2 tolerance
    13:00 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide

    I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use.

    Here’s how I can help you:

    • Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together:
      https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact
    • Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off
    • Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide:
      https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide
    • Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com

      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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