I have developed a lung issue and can’t breathe anymore, but I love playing sports. What are some good cardio-light sports?
Bocce
Billiards/Pool/Cue Sports (personal fav)
Darts
Curlingok 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.
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.
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
Lawn bowls?
You could try Boccia
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.
You must only play doubles, and at a low level.
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???
I have “emphysema light”, doctor’s words, not mine. Don’t know if this counts as a sport to you, but kayaking is surprisingly easy on the lungs.
People tend to automatically think “white water”, but I’m in the flattest American state, so kayaking to me is mostly floating a slow river or creek, or at most, paddling around a lake.
The price of admission isn’t bad. FaceBook Marketplace always has deals. All you need is the boat, a paddle, life jacket, whistle, and any other gear you might like. A huge yellow sponge is a must. If you get into it, you’ll see just how versatile one is!
If you take the time to learn and practice proper technique, you can motor around with little effort! We saw a girl in a short kayak blowing her friends out the water at the local bayou last weekend. LOL, she was fascinating to watch from afar, hauling ass with so little effort.
Here’s the thing, the longer the kayak, the less effort. Short boats tend to tack back and forth, wasting your effort. Which is what made the chick on the little 8’ boat so neat!
E-sports
Motorsports
Shootingsports
Bowling
Snooker
Darts
Archery
…Chess?
Social dancing. Salsa, bachata and kizomba. You can dance yourself into a sweat without running out of breath.
Air hockey
*Frisbee golf
- croquet
- shuffleboard
- ping pong
- badminton
- lawn darts
- hop scotch
anything that was considered a parlor game in the late 19th and early 20th century.
