I am already breathless…
Breathlessness is normal in exercise and is not harmful. Doing things that make people breathless will help make their muscles stronger and more efficient.
Tips you may wish to share:
- Encourage a slow start with a gradual build up to small bouts of activity (this just needs to be a few minutes). This can increase over time
- Stay calm when breathless, as panicking will make you feel even more breathless
- Ask a physiotherapist or doctor for breathing techniques