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Powerlifting
It's better than bodybuilding. I'm doing starting strength. I've gained 15 lbs in 3 months. I've had a history of fitness my whole life. I'm now 6', 160 lbs. ALl indications is that this progress will continue. And my lung function has stabalized for the last year as well. Seriously. Powerlifting. Do it. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - August 30, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: LKBamberg Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

blood in sputum after exersize
I felt great at the gym. I had a lung bleed about a week or so ago I just previously posted in the bulletin. I went back to the gym this am. Did my nornal routine and I came home felt great energized coughed up somen mucous and of coarse some blood was in it. Not like last week!! But now im wondering is it working out thats causing it? It is neccissarly a bad thing? Im on antibiotics and do my treatments 3x a day if not more. I feel healthier than last week what the hecccck April 23 CF (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - August 17, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: AprilCF2009 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

coughing up blood at gym
So last thursday I was working out at my gym. I usually do 2x a day. Cardio and weight training. I fell in love with it. I was doing leg lifts and I noticed a wheeze that was really watery. I knew what was coming because it happened 4 years ago. Blood! I coughed it out and it was all over my hand. (I hope nobody saw) but I nonchalantly walked to bathroom trying not to panic. It went on for about 5 minutes and I left, I continued to go to the e.r to just get checked out. Everything was fine. Doctor started an extension on bactrim (which I was already taking), then 60mg prednisone, azithomyocin, vit k, etc haven't coughed up...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - August 13, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: AprilCF2009 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Heart rate w/exercise? Plz help
I am 15, and I'll admit, not in the best shape. I joined a gym and got a personal trainer session free. He did a heart rate test as part of the fitness examination. When he showed me his chart afterwards, he explained that my heart rate was slightly over 200, that was about 30 more than the worst "very poor" section (the lowest his chart went). Should I be concerned about this? I received warnings from the elliptical saying my heart rate was too high as well. Can this be CF related? Also, I sweat a lot when I exercise, even when it's not very strenuous. So if anyone could give me some advice or information that w...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - August 1, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: tiffanymarie316 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

CF bodybuilder James Boudreau
Marc Lobliner is a pro bodybuilder that has a youtube channel and is one of many training channels that I'm subscribed to. To my surprise he mentions from time to time that his young daughter has a friend with CF and so once in a while he does something for CF. Lately too apparently he's been training a CF'er. James Boudreau, to compete in bodybuilding. That's a huge achievement and the guy is huge himself! James are you reading this? Please tell us more yourself! :) Great motivation. Here's the video's from Marc's channel that he posted this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrprnHGG9yU https://www.youtube.com...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - July 25, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Twistofchaos Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

sats become lower AFTER exercise and don't return
I use oxygen and i use a higher flow for when exercising. Recently I've been assessed so everything is right for me etc The issue im having is I was feeling great so decided to start exercising after a long long time of doing nothing more than sit on the sofa as now i have the right o2 flow to use when exercising whereas before i didnt The first day i just did 5 min light walk on the treadmill all was fine Same with the second day for longer But obviously i want to make a difference quicker and actually workout properly so decided to go for a quick walk to the point where my heart was beating quick at 150 and i...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - June 25, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mr CFX Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

How to keep salt out of your eyes?
My husband has cystic fibrosis. Whenever he spends the day outside in the warmer months, or even in the colder months if he is active, he ends up with red irritated eyes for days from the salt dripping in his eyes all day. This makes him not want to spend so much time doing stuff together as a family or exercising because he knows it will make his eyes burn. Is there anything you have been able to find to help with this problem? It makes him just want to hide in the house all Summer when I'd really rather we could be out doing things as a family. (We have 3 small children.) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - June 16, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pebbles8 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Positivity
Hi everyone! I am relatively new to this forum, and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Meg and I am a young-20s CFer with DDF508. I started a blog on positivity and CF, including topics on exercise, eating well, and mental wellness, and other fun topics. The Facebook page for CF has gotten very depressing & negative, and I think we need some light on the topic. It was actually quite difficult for me to start this blog--CF is not my most open topic, since I consider it only a small part of who I am. However, with all the negativity on this topic, I think we need some positivity on the subject--what do you think? I...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - June 15, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Megw212 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Question about health and body fat
Hello everyone, I've recently discovered about this forum and decided to give it a go. Anyways, I'm 19 years old and have CF. I've started going to the gym regulary (5-6 days a week) the past few months with the goal to acheive low body fat and build some muscles. Now, I'm at around 12% body fat and would like to go down to around 8% body fat to have more defined muscles. My parents are being parents and are worried about health issues. Question is, does having such low body fat can damage somehow my lung function or overall health? Thanks. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - May 25, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: RecoilM8 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

MUST exercise and need encouragement!
Hi everybody. I'm a frequent viewer and commenter, but I've never started a thread. I've been totally slacking off my exercise, and I need some encouragement. I'll be 40 in a month and a half, and I used to belong to a gym, exercise regularly, and now I just don't. I have a treadmill and some weights. Start small, right? I'm tired and queasy all the time from Cayston side effects, but I like feeling fitter than this. Help! (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - May 2, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: imported_MaggieB Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Challenge Group
Hey everybody! I am a fitness coach and wanted to let you all know I am hosting a challenge group on facebook starting on May 19th. The group will be private so no one else will see anything you post in the group. You do have to use a beachbody program and I can help you figure out which one would work best for you! It will last for 30 days and throughout the challenge group you will post daily in the group and myself and a fellow coach will be there to help you stay accountable and motivated to stay active! I have been using several beachbody workouts and I have improved my lung function and gained 10lbs of muscle in ju...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - April 15, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Norman Fitness Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Does this look like arthritis?
Wrist Left http://i.imgur.com/8ewS21u.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PpbFz8w.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YeFuW3S.jpg wrist right http://i.imgur.com/Zli7xrX.jpg Knee left http://i.imgur.com/bzGsuEZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/x0QTnYd.jpg (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - April 6, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

BCAAs
Anyone taking any supplements for working out? I am taking a small amount, mostly just branch-chain amino acids but I was wondering if anyone else has any recommendations or experience to share? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - April 3, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: RobinB29 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Lung Washing
So my teacher asked if I've ever had my lungs suctioned before. I had no idea what that meant so after tons of research, I found out he may be talking about a lung washing. I watched a short video about it, and it looks like it would feel amazing. But what exactly is it? Is it painful? What's it feel like before and after the procedure? How much does it cost? I'm very much interested in trying it. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - March 1, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums

Exercise Bike Highly Recommended
I want to share about this exercise bike "Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike" for you who want to buy this product. this upright bike is amazing. it is cold and miserable and snowy here and so i must be inside on the bike. The only drawback is that the pedals are a bit too far in front of the seat. i have very long legs and so i can make it work. you can adjust the seat for height but you can not place the pedals under your feet like a regular bike. my physical therapist told me that this is somewhat typical of upright bikes but i do not know. i did take my bike to him for adjustment to suit me and he place...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Exercise and Fitness Forum - February 28, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: kirklittle35 Tags: Exercise & Fitness Source Type: forums