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Sep 12, 2025 13 min

How to Build Endurance When You Have Asthma

from Athlete with Asthma Show Hosted by Jonny Havey

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Endurance can feel impossible when you have asthma. I get it... wheezing, fear, and being told your lungs are weak can make you believe you’ll never keep up. But I’m living proof that isn’t true. In this episode, I break down the three main reasons endurance feels impossible with asthma and show you exactly how I built elite endurance and became a 100K ultra-marathon champion without relying on my inhaler. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why wheezing feels so overwhelming and how to manage it Why your lungs are not weak and how to unlock their power Why not being able to breathe is scary but doesn’t have to stop you My 3-step system to build endurance with asthma (mindset, movement, progressive overload) If you’ve ever been told you can’t run, play sports, or push your limits because of asthma—this video will change the way you see your potential. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Athlete with Asthma Show 00:51 Why endurance training feels harder with asthma 05:28 The 3-step formula to build endurance with asthma 05:32 Grab your free Healthy Living Guide 06:57 Step 1: Change your mindset and believe in strong lungs 08:31 Step 2: Find an activity you truly enjoy 09:59 Step 3: Use slow and consistent progress to get stronger 12:39 Final Thoughts and free 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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