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Heart Health Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation starts with the level of activity you can tolerate. But ... more

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if something hurts, don't aggravate it

DeadManWalking56 posted:

Since my exercise patterns are not constant, I am not always fit enough for just anything.

I have been doing more walking lately, and some rowing. But less weights and calisthenic like exercises that help strengthen the lower back.

So I played two very short games of basketball yesterday, first to 4 points wins. Split the two games, felt a tiny bit of soreness just below the small of my back on the right rear, top of my tush, afterwards.

Today, went for what I thought was an easy walk/hike today maybe 40 minutes. Now that sorespot is really sore, its hurts a bunch to bend over. Icing it off and on this afternoon, will be mildly immobile over the weekend.

So stay active, but be careful of extra activities, especially two days in a row. Keep frozen peas handy, they make great inexpensive ice packs.

4 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:if something hurts, don't aggravate itSince my exercise patterns are not constant, I am not always fit enough for just anything. I have been doing more walking lately, and some rowing. But less weights and calisthenic like exercises that help strengthen the lower back. So I played two very short games of basketball yesterday, first to 4 points wins. Split the two games, felt a tiny bit of soreness just below the small of my back on the right rear, top of my tush, afterwards. Today, went for what I thought was an easy walk/hike today maybe 40 minutes. Now that sorespot is really sore, its hurts a bunch to bend over. Icing it off and on this afternoon, will be mildly immobile over the weekend. So stay active, but be careful of extra activities, especially two days in a row. Keep frozen peas handy, they make great inexpensive ice packs.

ironman97176 responded:

I like frozen corn for icepacks. about 6 weeks ago I needed an ice pack while driving. I pulled into a grocery store and got a small bag of frozen corn (peas work well too) slipped it behind my back and continued on my journey.

Less than a dollar for the bag of corn vs 5-6 bucks for an instant ice pack (if they carry one).

Keep up the daily walking for both your back and your heart.

I have trouble some days getting motivated but I need to walk 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a days for my heart rehab after surgery a month ago.

For my low back, rehab had me do core training exercises to strengthen back and abdominal muscles.

Report This| Share this:if something hurts, don't aggravate itI like frozen corn for icepacks. about 6 weeks ago I needed an ice pack while driving. I pulled into a grocery store and got a small bag of frozen corn (peas work well too) slipped it behind my back and continued on my journey. Less than a dollar for the bag of corn vs 5-6 bucks for an instant ice pack (if they carry one). Keep up the daily walking for both your back and your heart. I have trouble some days getting motivated but I need to walk 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a days for my heart rehab after surgery a month ago. For my low back, rehab had me do core training exercises to strengthen back and abdominal muscles.

DeadManWalking57 replied to ironman97176's response:

You are doing well. Try to start a little of some other things too, besides walking.

I am amazed I can play basketball, yet rarely run. Must be my step-ups, rowing, and 1 minute jogs on the treadmill among the longer inclined walks.

Little by little. Are you using a heart rate monitor ?

Report This| Share this:if something hurts, don't aggravate itYou are doing well. Try to start a little of some other things too, besides walking. I am amazed I can play basketball, yet rarely run. Must be my step-ups, rowing, and 1 minute jogs on the treadmill among the longer inclined walks. Little by little. Are you using a heart rate monitor ?

ironman97176 replied to DeadManWalking57's response:

No I should get one. Just walking for now.

Report This| Share this:if something hurts, don't aggravate itNo I should get one. Just walking for now.

DeadManWalking57 replied to ironman97176's response:

Before you tire, the heart rate drifts up as it tries to cope with the slow tiring effects. Its been called cardiac drift on some sites. If you note this before it gets too high, you can slow down again and rest or cooldown to stop before getting to full blown fatigue.

That way you stay in a positive feedback loop. And can keep adding a little week by week, month by month.

Report This| Share this:if something hurts, don't aggravate itBefore you tire, the heart rate drifts up as it tries to cope with the slow tiring effects. Its been called cardiac drift on some sites. If you note this before it gets too high, you can slow down again and rest or cooldown to stop before getting to full blown fatigue. That way you stay in a positive feedback loop. And can keep adding a little week by week, month by month.

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