Heart Patients Guide To Safe Exercise!

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Heart Patients Guide To Safe Exercise!
Exercise is beneficial for everyone but for heart
patients, it can be a bit challenging. But,
never the less if you are suffering from Coronary
Artery Disease, Heart attack, Heart Failure or
Valvular Diseases then exercise can do wonders
for you. Why Should You Exercise? Exercising
can improve your heart condition and quality of
life. It will also slow the progression of your
disease and keep your blood sugar, cholesterol
and tolerance of ischemia in check.
Things to consider while exercising
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Check-in With Your Doctor
Via www.heartveinnyc.com Before starting any
exercise always ask your doctor the basic
questions about the kind of exercises you can
do, how many times in the week can you do that
and about the different precautions you should
take. Ask about any changes you need to make in
your medication and if you should take a stress
test. Take your doctors advice before starting
any exercise routine. Start At A Slower Pace
Via MyHeart
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Dont start heavily exercising on the very
first Day instead start with light exercise or
stretching for 10 mins initially and slowly
increase the timing. Dont Exercise In Extreme
Temperatures
Via Odyssey Do not exercise when its too hot,
cold or humid outside as it may cause difficulty
in breathing and chest pain. Instead, go for
indoor exercising. Drink Water
Via American Heart Association
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Staying hydrated is important while exercising.
Do not forget to drink water on hot days and
consult your doctor about the right amount of
water intake to avoid drinking too much water.

• If You Take A Break, Slowly Resume Your Exercise
• If you take a few days break from your normal
  exercising routine then resume your exercise
  slowly and then work up to the level you were to
  avoid overstressing your body.
• Things you shouldnt ignore while exercising
• If you have an increased heartbeat which isnt
  going back to normal even after you stop
  exercising then call the doctor immediately.
• If you are having dizziness or feeling
  light-headed then take a break.
• If you have swelling and pain in the chest
  region, shoulder, and joints. Consult your
  doctor.
• If you are having difficulty breathing, do not
  continue the exercise until approved by the
  doctor.
• Do not exercise while having a fever or other
  symptoms.

Exercises that you can do Stretching
Exercises These exercises are great starting
exercises that relax your muscles and keep your
joints mobile. Start with a few stretching
exercises before moving on to your exercise
routine.
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Resistance exercises Resistance exercises like
lifting weights are good for developing muscle
endurance and strength. You can choose the
resistance exercise that best suits you after
consultation from your doctor. Aerobic
Exercises Aerobic exercises increase your heart
rate and breathing rate thus, improving your
blood circulation. But, do not over exceed your
limit with these as they can be dangerous if you
are body is not ready for a heavy workout. Get
into A Cardiac Rehab!
Via Daily Express If the idea of exercising
alone after a heart attack or surgery scares you,
you can join a cardiac rehab for
support. Cardiac rehab is just like any other gym
with trained health professionals monitoring
your health and ensuring that you safely exercise
along with providing you with some health
education. You can build up your confidence,
learn how to exercise safely in three weekly
visits for three months. Now, that you have all
the information you need, stay safe and live your
life more healthily.