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Cappy
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 Posted: 05/30/03 - 06:28 Post subject: Cardiac Rehab
One of the 100+ cardiologist that I have seen thinks I may benefit from some Cardiac Rehab. Anyone knows what's involved in this.
His opinion is that I should be doing some cardio workout (I already ride the bike x3 a week) but should not stop all together.
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Posted: 05/30/03 - 09:16 Post subject:
Sounds like exercise to me.
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TriBob
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Posted: 05/30/03 - 09:21 Post subject:
Here is part of the overview from the Cardiac Rehab FAQ
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/167/52918.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a supervised program that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for people with heart disease or people who have suffered a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or bypass surgery. Services include medical evaluation, prescribed exercise, lifestyle changes, education, and emotional support.1 Such programs are designed to help you return to and maintain your best possible physical and emotional condition. People who participate in cardiac rehab can greatly reduce the risk of having a major cardiac event, especially if they have already had a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
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jrjo
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Posted: 05/30/03 - 11:51 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | Services include medical evaluation, prescribed exercise, lifestyle changes, education, and emotional support. |
ie. RunningForums.com!!!
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keltic63
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Posted: 05/30/03 - 12:51 Post subject:
sounds like exercise to me!
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Cappy
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Posted: 05/30/03 - 15:05 Post subject:
I think the idea for me is not to have a major cardiac event. The goal for me is to get back into some sort of fitness program, sans looking at the HRM every 10 seconds.
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Cappy
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Posted: 06/02/03 - 12:24 Post subject:
I have my initial meeting Friday afternoon, and I will be going MWF 730-830 for a couple of weeks. This should be interesting.
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Posted: 06/02/03 - 13:13 Post subject:
i've always had the impression that cardiac rehab was for unfitness people who have suffered a heart attack. It kinda monitors them and puts them into an exercise program well within their physical limits given their recent heart incident.
you will be a rare rehab patient cappy, so be prepared. most will be much older than you, with much bigger bellies! i think it's some patients' first go at any type of fitness program whatsoever; another reason you will be "running the show" at rehab! it's still a very good idea tho cuz you can set your own new limits with HOPEFULLY some medical input regarding your conditiion.
good luck!!
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Posted: 06/08/03 - 19:47 Post subject:
I start tomorrow, 3x (MWF) a week 730-830. The program is definitely set up for someone who is in no shape at all. Although the treadmill is still giving me trouble. I think this may be benefical to me and hopefully the doctors.
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