Top 5 Exercises for Athletes with Asthma

I’m breaking down the top 5 exercises that helped me go from wheezing as a kid to winning 100Ks—despite having asthma and a hole in my heart.

I'm Jonny Havey, an elite endurance athlete, yoga teacher, and someone who’s been told my whole life what I couldn’t do because of my asthma. These are the movements that helped me defy those limits—and they can help you too.

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Whether you’re just starting out or already training hard, I’ll show you how to use:

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  Walking & hiking to safely build lung strength,

  
  


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  Running to unlock endurance,

  
  


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  HIIT for real respiratory growth,

  
  


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  Yoga for body awareness and breath control,

  
  


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  And heavy lifting to increase overall capacity and resilience.

  
  

00:00 Introduction to how I overcame asthma to become an elite ultra athlete
01:56 Walking & Hiking – the first step to building lung power
03:55 Running – train your breath, not just your legs
08:33 HIIT – Push capacity without triggering asthma
13:23 Yoga – breath control meets mobility
14:22 Heavy Lifting – build strength to support your breath
17:17 Final Thoughts and Healthy Living Guide

Yoga for Runners and Athletes with Asthma: https://bit.ly/awa-yoga

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.