I have developed a lung issue and can’t breathe anymore, but I love playing sports. What are some good cardio-light sports?

  • lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    46·
    6 months ago
    • Bowling
    • Darts
    • Boccia Balls
    • Shuffleboard
    • Golf
    • Disc Golf (way better than regualr golf imho)
    • Canoeing/Kayaking if you take it easy
      • wjrii@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        6 months ago

        And much cheaper, but the infrastructure is already there for normie golf if even walking the course would be a challenge. That reminds me that I need to see if my bag of 15 year old pastic still has anything usable in it and go to my local DG course.

    • nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      9·
      6 months ago

      I love disc golf but I will warn the OP that if your lung issue is too much to be walking through wooded areas for up to multiple hours, it could get tough finding a course that’s right for you.

      I’ve even player a course that essentially zig zagged up and down the face of a big hill and walking it was tough.

  • RedEye FlightControl@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    6 months ago

    Bocce

    Billiards/Pool/Cue Sports (personal fav)

    Darts

    Curling ok I was wrong about this one. Seemed pretty laid back but it sounds more intense than I had thought!

    I’d hazard to suggest playing cards or board games, still has the element of challenge/sport, but doesn’t require too much exertion.

    Possibly E-Sports if you’re into that sort of thing. Let the game console / computer do the running.

    • Botzo@lemmy.world
      3·
      6 months ago

      Curling is probably a tough one to include for someone with a lung issue, at least as a newbie, and without significant modification.

      It might work with the right team at a casual club level (I’ve done a “no sweep Saturday” team before). I don’t imagine OP taking to running up and down the ice most of the game while putting in some effort to sweep.

      Using a stick delivery is another good way to reduce physical effort. Throwing takeouts alone can wind people.

      And then there’s the yelling.

      You might get away with throwing lead stones with a stick delivery and skipping for maximum reduction of physical effort even at a more competitive level.

    • bluespin@lemmy.world
      3·
      6 months ago

      Curling is great fun but I wouldn’t say it’s cardio-light. You’ll spend a lot of time sweeping which can be intense

  • I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world
    8·
    6 months ago

    There is a drone race track near me. Took me forever to figure out what it was. Why are the goals 30 feet in the air? What sport is this???

  • Sergio@piefed.socialEnglish
    7·
    6 months ago

    In the martial arts, Tai Chi is the obvious answer.

    Consider Aikido. It’s generally more like choreographed exercises. A lot of dojos are very understanding of physical constraints. Check with your doctor, it might be good way to gently test your limits. Plus, it’s important to know how to fall safely.

      • Sergio@piefed.socialEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        Aw yeah, if you already know your rolls and breakfalls, Aikido is a great thing to check out. At lower levels, the “attacks” are basically two-person katas, usually involving escaping from grabs. At upper levels they do have something called randori but even then it’s all very structured. Aikido gets made fun of sometimes for not having a “live” adversary who’s actively trying to beat you. I’ve read there are some dojos that do competitive Aikido, but I think that’s rare.

  • MintyFresh@lemmy.world
    6·
    6 months ago

    Pickleball. It’s still exercise, but it’s never left me panting. Idk how severe your issue is. But it’s way less exerting than tennis or volleyball.

  • dil@lemmy.zip
    3·
    6 months ago

    Cornhole, Horseshoes? Any sport works, if you don’t play it accurately, like basketballs fine if you don’t play a game, you can still play around the world and horse, prob equivalent games for other supports