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Q I get out of breath when I exercise. I'm overweight,
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but healthy overall. Are there exercises to help my lungs work better?
AMany people are frightened that being short of breath during exercise is harmful —it isn't. However, being overweight and doing little regular physical exercise will certainly lead to poor fitness levels and reduced ability to exercise. You can do much to help yourself by making lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, taking regular exercise and a eating a healthy diet. Recommended exercises are walking, cycling, swimming or working out, but ideally they should be done every day to be effective. When walking try to increase the distance and pace gradually. Improvement will be gradual, but most people feel considerably better and have a much better quality of life with regular exercise.