COPD Support Group 🫁 | Glen Eden Fitness

COPD Support Group at Harold Moody Recreation Centre offers weekly support meetings for people with respiratory conditions. 🫁 Join our supportive community focused on improving respiratory health through gentle exercise and education. 💪

This Level 1 class is specifically designed for people with limited mobility, making it ideal for those managing COPD, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.

• Monthly physio visits: Receive professional guidance on breathing techniques and appropriate exercises
• Peer support: Connect with others who understand your respiratory journey
• Self-organised activities: Participate in gentle exercises tailored for respiratory health
• Location: Harold Moody Recreation Centre, 44 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
• Cost: $5.00 per session
• Contact: Diane Smith - 027 279 0612 or diane.smith@xtra.co.nz

Managing COPD Through Regular Exercise and Support

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or other respiratory conditions can be challenging, but regular, appropriate exercise and community support can significantly improve quality of life. 🌿

Joining a specialised COPD support group offers multiple benefits:

• Improved breathing capacity: Specific exercises help strengthen respiratory muscles and improve lung function
• Enhanced endurance: Gradually building stamina helps with daily activities
• Mental wellbeing: Regular social interaction reduces feelings of isolation often experienced with chronic conditions
• Education: Learning proper techniques and management strategies from healthcare professionals
• Motivation: Group settings provide encouragement to maintain regular activity

Our Level 1 focus ensures activities are accessible for those with limited mobility, including participants who use walking aids or experience reduced strength and balance. All exercises are designed to be gentle yet effective, helping to manage symptoms while building confidence in physical activity.

The combination of professional guidance from visiting physiotherapists and peer support creates a holistic approach to respiratory health management. Each session balances education, exercise, and social connection—three key elements in successfully managing COPD and similar conditions.

Join our Kiwi community where everyone understands the unique challenges of respiratory conditions, and discover how appropriate exercise can help you breathe easier and live better. 🌟