TITLE: Exercise for Life
Jerry Cahill, 49 with cystic fibrosis, discusses the importance of exercise and
explains the “gadgets? he uses while jogging.
1. “The single most important therapy in my life that keeps me healthy is
exercise? states Jerry
2. Jerry believes that being outdoors in the fresh air is much better than being
locked inside on a treadmill
3. “I try to exercise outdoors even when I am on IV antibiotics as it helps
clear out my congestion?
Jerry jogs with a small oxygen tank, prescribed by his doctor due to shortness
of breath. I use a “camelbak? backpack that is
normally used by bikers for hydration.
http://www.camelbak.com
4. “I believe in training smart so I use a Polar Heart Rate Monitor to time my
walking/jogging and keep track of my heart rate and exercise training zones.
http://www.polarusa.com
5. “When I exercise I need to wear an oximeter that measures the oxygen
saturation in your blood since my oxygen levels sometimes drop below 90%. The
oximeter (WristOx 3100) keeps me in check so I do not hurt myself and get the
full benefit of exercising my lungs, which are muscles and need to be worked?
http://www.nonin.com
6. “I have been exercising and jogging since I was 9 years old and it has
improved my quality of life living with CF. I believe everyone with CF can and
should do some form of exercise daily – even if you start with walking and build
up to jogging…?