Exercises incorporated in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for peripheral muscle training which involves exercising the lower limb muscles, that recruits a large amount of muscle mass. The training protocol adapted in COPD can stress the peripheral muscle mass and it introduces maximal stress on the cardio-vascular system thus patient stop exercising. The study aims to analyze the effects of low impact aerobic exercise on Quality Of Life, the efficiency of walking and on patient satisfaction. Total number of 30 patients with COPD were randomized into two groups and patients who were in stage II according to GOLD guidelines were recruited into group A (n = 15), group B (n = 15). Informed consent was obtained from all the subjects after a detailed explanation about the procedure of the study. Physical examination and vitals were assessed for all the subjects before the commencement of the program. For the satisfaction of the patient and to improve the walking efficacy of the patient and to provide a better quality of life, low-intensity aerobic exercises or dynamic flexibility exercises can be advised. But statistically low-intensity aerobic exercise scores better outcome than conventional therapy over the quality of life and patient satisfaction in COPD.

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