Hello my name is Ivan and I have been diagnosed with COPD. After hearing about the exercise classes that Asthma Waikato were running I decided I would go and see what it was all about which is a big thing for me as I am very shy. The first time I went I found it more enjoyable doing exercises in a group environment with an instructor and music compared with doing exercises by myself. Even though I get short of puff it is not so embarrassing as most of the group are in the same situation having COPD. The people in the group are great and very supportive and also it is a great social group.

Ivan Pollock