So you've decided to make getting your lungs in shape your New Years Resolution.  Here are some tips from the American Lung Association:

• Never exercise if you are having breathing difficulties before starting.
• When it's cold exercise indoors, as cold air can trigger asthma.
• Exercise in places that have low quantities of asthma triggers
• Premedicate yourself as directed by your physician.
• Pace yourself.
• Warm up your body and muscles
• Cool down for 10 minutes when you finish.

If you have a busy schedule and don't have time:  MAKE THE TIME.  Trust me, a fellow asthmatic:  the more you work out, the more time you'll find to do all the things you want to do in a day as your energy level increases.

Come on asthmatics!  There is no better time than right now to strengthen your lungs, your heart and your body.  It's time to exercise.