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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 26 MIN

How I exercise with asthma

from Athlete with Asthma Show · host Jonny Havey

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Exercising with asthma doesn't have to hold you back. After more than 30 years of living, training, and competing with asthma, I've discovered simple strategies that have helped me go from struggling through soccer practices to completing 100-kilometer ultramarathons. In this episode, I share the five habits that have made the biggest difference in my own journey. Whether you're just getting started after an asthma diagnosis or you're looking to exercise with more confidence, these practical tips can help you build endurance, train more consistently, and enjoy movement without feeling overwhelmed. You'll learn how to prepare for every workout, why warming up matters more than you think, how progressive overload can help strengthen your body over time, when to take breaks, and one breathing technique that has become one of the most valuable tools in my asthma toolkit. Please remember that I'm not a healthcare professional. I'm simply sharing what has worked for me as an athlete with asthma. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your exercise routine or asthma management plan. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show00:44 Five exercise tips for athletes with asthma01:22 Important safety disclaimer01:40 Tip 1: Be prepared before every workout07:25 Tip 2: Start slow and warm up properly12:12 Tip 3: Use progressive overload to build endurance18:47 Tip 4: Take breaks to recover and perform better21:29 Tip 5: Use audible exhales to improve breathing24:37 Movement, healthy living, and your free guide25:40 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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