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Rick's Fitness/Health Goals
Razor X:
--- Quote from: SLYinKC on December 06, 2007, 07:39:05 PM ---
I am by no means a fitness expert, but the nurse/fitness monitor (I'm not quite sure if they are nurses or not) said that anything above my target range didn't do me any good. I don't know if she meant that from a health or fitness perspective.
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From a fitness perspective, you're going to get better results from a higher-intensity workout so going above your target range DOES do some good. But that's not what you are there for right now and she probably said that to prevent you from doing it again. I think they're being conservative. They probably deal with more than their fair share of people with severely damaged hearts and obviously, they would not want them to push themselves that hard. Before you start to work out on your own, ask your doctor what the maximum level you can push yourself to is.
The cardio machines always tell me that my target heart rate is 147. I always go way beyond that because 147 isn't even going to cause me to break into a sweat. Your doctor may not want you to push it to 170, but I'll bet he'll let you go a good bit higher than 140.
D.A.L.U.I.:
SlyinKC: You're on the road, great news. Just be patient, you didn't get in trouble, although unknowing, in a month and it will take time to get in shape. Listen to the nurses, just like learning shaving, you've got to learn the gym life, and learn to listen to your body. You should feel "high" after a workout, not tired--pull back until you leave the joint w/ a high. When you find that high, you'll be in the gym for life, better than single malt Scotch. Life is sweet.
xnewyawka:
Hey Rick, sorry I'm late on this, but glad to hear you're doing well and working on getting into top shape. Remember not to push yourself too hard, you're body will tell you when it is ok. I think you will need some time to let things heal and adjust.
I do think the rate of 140 is low, but that is what was recommended to start. Maybe as you go week by week, you can bring it up a notch (if you get the OK).
I feel for you on the diet thing, it really is hard to let go of old habits and cravings. The best thing to do is pick your times when you can have a little treat. Also replacing unhealthy snacks with fruit and other good snacks will eventually become second nature to you.
Good luck with everything, and keep us posted. We can all benefit from your input. Us older guys especially. O0
Robmeister:
--- Quote from: xnewyawka on December 10, 2007, 10:33:28 AM ---Hey Rick, sorry I'm late on this, but glad to hear you're doing well and working on getting into top shape.
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Yeah Rick...sorry to be late...keep up the good work....I'm right with ya on my end, bro.
SLYinKC:
Just a quick update. The cardiac rehab/workout sessions are still continuing, until the end of the year anyway. After that my insurance probably won't pickup the cost, so I may just try to go it on my own. I went to my doc yesterday for my 1 month checkup after the procedure. All appears to be doing well and the heart sounded fine. He also stressed that I should not be trying to push the heart rate beyond the target range of around 140 (for now anyway). So I will continue to try to behave and hold back in the workouts.
I will go back to my cardiologist in January for another stress/treadmill test and cholesterol check to see how my heart (and body) is responding to the drugs and the procedure. Even though my cholesterol is not that high, the doc mentioned that he will probably want to add an additional cholesterol drug to help the (good) cholesterol and a blood pressure med because it has some additional heart benefits. I feel like I already have a whole drug store in my bathroom the way it is. But I guess the results without the drugs would be worse. :Xo!
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