Top 5 Exercises for Athletes with Asthma

18/04/2025 18 min
Top 5 Exercises for Athletes with Asthma

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Episode Synopsis


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.
 ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide
Whether you’re just starting out or already training hard, I’ll show you how to use:


Walking & hiking to safely build lung strength,


Running to unlock endurance,


HIIT for real respiratory growth,


Yoga for body awareness and breath control,


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.