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From peer-reviewed journal articles to real stories about people with CF who have done amazing things with exercise, we have all the resources you need to find out more about CF and exercise.
Teenager with CF summits Kilimanjaro in memory of his twin sister.
Jerry Cahill beat the odds and reached his 60th birthday thanks to his passion for pole vaulting
Twelve-year old with CF claims singing has helped increase her lung function.
Philips bring together people with severe breathing problems to form an amazing choir.
Cheerleader with CF wins competition despite requiring oxygen during training.
Ben Mudge, who has CF, stars on cover of Men's Health and assistant directs Game of Thrones.
Mental health charity shout about the value of exercise for health and wellbeing.
Zack increased his lung function by almost 20% through exercise.
Jamina started swimming when she was five and hasn't stopped since.
Matt raised £3,000 for the Trust in the London to Paris bike ride.
Jason became the first person with CF to complete the ABSA Cape Epic.
Adam has been dancing all his life - even a double lung transplant in 2013 couldn't stop him!
Mikayla has dreams of dancing on Broadway. Find out more about her inspirational story!
Evan beat the odds and became a sports therapist.
Grace has CF and cerebral palsy and has been dancing since she was three years old.
For more fitness inspiration, check out Martin Cameron's page CyFi Life for interview with people with CF who are interested in elite sport and nutrition.
(2015) Review: physical training to improve exercise capacity in people with cystic fibrosis.
(2009) Exercise and physical activity in children with cystic fibrosis.
(1986) Physical activity and self treatment in cystic fibrosis.
(2006) Physical activity in patients with cystic fibrosis: a new variable in the health-status equation unravelled?
(2013) Physical activity and exercise training in young people with cystic fibrosis: Current recommendations and evidence
(2012) Exercise improves lung function and habitual activity in children with cystic fibrosis.
(2015) Relationship between daily physical activity and aerobic fitness in adults with cystic fibrosis.
(2013) Are exercise programs an effective treatment for children with cystic fibrosis?
(2012) Physical training: vital for survival and quality of life in cystic fibrosis.
(2010) Video Games in Health Care: Closing the Gap
(2015) Relationship between pulmonary exacerbations and daily physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis.
(2014) Increased daily activity in cystic fibrosis: time to break out the prescription pad?