lynnconnolly
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Hi all, since I got ill with my heart problems, I've lost a lot of physical condition so I wondered if anyone can recommend a regime of how to regain some muscle tone and strength? Is there anything I should definitely avoid or anything I should definitely do? I've started walking more often but it's things like weights, aerobics, sit-ups... things I used to do but I'm not sure if I should do now?
I have aortic and mitral regurg which is classed now as moderate and tricuspid that's mild. In addition, slight pulmonary hypertension.
I did ask my cardiologist these things but he just said to walk for half a mile, then a mile and to make myself slightly out of breath while doing so. His only other suggestion was not to lift anything heavy, but how does one define 'heavy'? Basket of laundry or shopping bag or something heavier?
All advice gratefully received Lynn
I have aortic and mitral regurg which is classed now as moderate and tricuspid that's mild. In addition, slight pulmonary hypertension.
I did ask my cardiologist these things but he just said to walk for half a mile, then a mile and to make myself slightly out of breath while doing so. His only other suggestion was not to lift anything heavy, but how does one define 'heavy'? Basket of laundry or shopping bag or something heavier?
All advice gratefully received Lynn