Respiratory Support Nelson

11/10/2026

🎉 ALL CLASSES ARE BACK THIS WEEK! 🎉

We're excited to welcome everyone back to our Better Breather exercise classes, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Sing Your Lungs Out following the school holiday break!

We can't wait to see you all again for another wonderful term!

Have a question or need more information? Please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always happy to help!

Call or text: 027 546 7675
Email: [email protected]

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to NBS

Respiratory Support Nelson is incredibly grateful to NBS for their generous support of our Richmond Better Breather community exercise classes for Terms 1 and 2 of 2027.

This support helps us continue providing welcoming, accessible exercise classes for people living with COPD and other long-term lung conditions across our community- helping people stay active, build strength and confidence, and connect with others.

We sincerely appreciate NBS investing in the health and wellbeing of our local community and supporting the work we do.

Thank you, NBS , for helping us keep our community moving and breathing better!

07/10/2026

Let’s get moving!

A little movement can make a big difference when you’re living with a lung condition.

Join Deb from Move2Breathe for an easy-to-follow workout you can do from home. Work at your own pace, take rests when you need them, and remember- something is always better than nothing! 💪

Build strength, improve your balance and feel steadier with this 15...

06/10/2026

Want to feel stronger and steadier?

Our NEW Stronger & Steadier Move2Breathe video is a manageable strength and balance workout created for people living with COPD and other long-term lung conditions.

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Building stronger muscles can help your body use energy and oxygen more efficiently, while balance exercises can support confidence with everyday activities such as standing, walking and carrying things.

Join our trainer Deb for this follow-along workout at home. All you need is a sturdy chair for support. Light hand weights are optional- you can complete the entire workout without them.

Move at your own pace, adapt the exercises and take extra rests whenever you need them. You don’t have to do everything perfectly- simply give it a go and do what feels manageable today. Every bit of movement counts!

Please only exercise if you feel well enough and your breathing is within its usual range. Stop if you experience chest pain, dizziness, severe or unusual breathlessness, loss of balance, or feel unwell.

Build strength, improve your balance and feel steadier with this 15...

03/10/2026

Is your breathing feeling harder today?

On more difficult breathing days, exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do- but a little gentle movement is still worthwhile.

Our new "8-Minute “When Breathing Feels Hard” workout" has been designed for people living with COPD and other lung conditions. Join our trainer Deb for a short, gentle session that can be completed at home, using a chair for support.

Move at your own pace, take breaks whenever you need them and only do what feels manageable today. You don’t have to complete the whole workout... remember every little bit of movement counts.

Our video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/n-kn03V_72Y

Please only exercise if you feel well enough. Stop if you experience chest pain, dizziness, severe or unusual breathlessness, or feel unwell. Follow your respiratory action plan and seek medical advice if needed.

When breathing feels harder, a full workout can feel out of reach. ...

23/09/2026

Another wonderful year of support from COGS!

We are so grateful to have received funding from the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) to support the work of Respiratory Support Nelson. Hāpai Hapori Community Matters

Ongoing funding like this makes such a difference to a small community organisation like ours. It helps us continue being here for people across Nelson Tasman living with respiratory conditions - providing opportunities for exercise, education, connection and support.

We are incredibly thankful to COGS for recognising the value of our work and for continuing to invest in our community.

Thank you for helping us support people to breathe better and live well. 💙

18/09/2026

A little movement is better than none!

Why does movement matter when you’re living with a lung condition?

When breathing is difficult, it can be tempting to move less. But regular movement can help your muscles become stronger and more efficient, meaning they need less oxygen to do everyday activities. Over time, staying active can also help improve fitness, strength, confidence and your ability to manage daily tasks.

And movement doesn’t have to mean a long workout!

Our Move2Breathe 5-Minute “Something Is Better Than Nothing” Workout is perfect for those days when you’re low on energy, short on time, or simply don’t feel like doing much.

Join Deb for just five minutes, move at your own pace, take breaks when you need them, and remember…

Something is always better than nothing.

▶️ Watch and move along here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHLHjNackNA

Better Breathing, Better Living

Doing something is always better than nothing! This gentle 5-minute...

17/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Top of the South Community Foundation!

We are incredibly grateful to receive funding to support our Motueka Better Breathers classes in 2027.

This support helps us continue providing a welcoming, affordable and supportive exercise class for people in the Motueka community living with respiratory conditions.

The Better Breathers Class is about so much more than exercise. It’s a chance to build strength and confidence, stay active, connect with others and enjoy moving in a supportive environment where everyone understands the challenges of living with a lung condition.

A heartfelt thank you to the Top of the South Community Foundation for supporting Respiratory Support Nelson and helping us continue Better Breathers in Motueka. 💙

11/09/2026

What could eight weeks do for you?

Imagine feeling a little stronger. A little more confident. And a little more capable of doing the things that matter to you.

That’s what pulmonary rehabilitation is about.

It won’t take away your lung condition, but it can give you knowledge, skills and support to help you live as well and as actively as possible with it.

Our FREE 8-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation course combines supervised exercise with practical education to help you understand and manage your respiratory condition.

📅 Starts Tuesday 13 October 2026
📍 Club Waimea, Richmond
⏰ Tuesdays & Fridays, 11.15am–1.00pm
💙 FREE

If you’ve been wondering whether pulmonary rehabilitation is for you, this could be your time to give it a go.

Speak with your GP or healthcare professional about a referral to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Or contact us to find out more:

📞 027 546 7675
📧 [email protected]

Better Breathing, Better Living.