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Within each edition of Fitpro Network, the magazine for personal trainers, they ask an expert to answer a training-related query, and in the April/May 2012 edition they examined training a client with COPD.

We thought we’d share the question and answer with you.

Q: A new client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What do I need to  be aware of when training them and how much impact can exercise have on their condition?

A: According to the NHS, COPD is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronhistis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways...

When people are out running they can sometimes struggle when trying to draw in oxygen to cope with the demands the body is placing on them.  This would be normally be associated with someone who is physically out of shape. However, if the symptoms persist then it could be more medically related and it is advisable you contact your GP.

Whether you are a seasoned runner or new to running, breathing difficulties are quite common regardless of age or fitness so it is always advisable to get checked out as this could be a more serious condition such as COPD or asthma.

When out running, the respiratory system plays a critical role in the body's proper functioning....

My name is Ben Hund and I was diagnosed with Alpha 1 induced emphysema and COPD, 3 years ago. What a nice wake up call! Fast forward to today and I finally feel like I have come to terms with this disease mentally and physically. A little background is in order.

I have always been extremely active and raced bicycles on and off for the past 6 years. Last year, I tried to race. By “trying to race”, I was able to hang with the pack for a lap, only to get dropped and to finish the race by myself. That wasn’t a lot of fun if you’re the least bit competitive! At the end of the season a friend who knew of my condition told me about...

When it comes to Emphysema not everyone is clear as to what it actually is and what causes it. Emphysema is a progressive lung disease that results in shortness of breath which in turn reduces your overall capacity for physical activity.

Emphysema is caused by damage that occurs to the small air sacs and small airways in your lungs. It is this damage that obstructs your airflow when you breathe out. At its most advanced stage, emphysema consumes a great deal of energy making the simple task of breathing much more difficult. This is a condition that develops over a period of years and you may not experience any symptoms of shortness of breath until the...