Bisoprolol and exercise

[Loo53]

Can one exercise with Bisoprolol?

[Hidden]

Absolutely no reason why not unless you have health issues which make that unwise. Purely as a medication you certainly can, if you can. And I say that because for most people Bisoprolol makes them very sluggish and not wanting to be active at all. It can take some minutes, even when walking, to get up to speed and not huff and puff.

[beach_bum in reply to Hidden]

Yes, that is true about some people, including myself. I did not react well to beta blockers, and I was quickly switched to channel blockers, and I immediately went back to my regular routine... cycling, resistance training/light weights, and feel great. So if one feels like they can, why not? Of course, consult your physician first.

[greyarmadillo]

I do. I’m on 5mg Bisoprolol twice a day and exercise every morning.

I’m building back up to running on a treadmill (currently fast walking) post catheter ablation, but last year I was exercising happily on it.

I do avoid HIIT and weights following the Afib exercise advice and concentrate on longer and slower rather than fast short runs, I’ve had no problems though.

[Elli86]

Hi loo.

I was and ( at the moment ) am still on bisop 2.5mg daily and before ablation was exercising fairly well. Walking 7/8 mile twice a week, exercise bike twice a week for an hour a time keeping heart rate around 140/150 and weight training twice a week on walking days with no problems. In fact I felt great considering.

I’m 6 weeks post ablation so not able to do any exercise at the minute but hoping to get back to it ASAP 🙏🙏🙏

[LMCPL]

As far as I’m concerned, I just don’t get going until I’ve exercised. I been diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago & I exercise more now than before. Cycle 12/15 miles every day weather permitting & it does me the power of good. Started off easy & love it.

P.S. I started 2 years ago on 10mg & have gradually reduced it to 2.5, soon to be 1.25, so just take it steady

[Jajarunner]

As the others say, as long as your doctor says it okay you definitely can. It takes a while to get going and so you should use a 10 min warmup and cool down. Your Heart Rate will be surprised so you won't be able to get them as high as pre beta blockers. To guage your levels use the Borg scale of perceived exertion which you can find online. Build up slowly, but betas alone will not stop you doing anything, except winning!! I'm a qualified level 4 instructor in cardiac, cancer, and pulmonary rehab and falls prevention, btw, so I do have experience with this 😉😉🤣🤣. Enjoy!!

[Tilly1957 in reply to Jajarunner]

Morning, do you have a fb page or website for exercise help? I have done ledscabdviesscsincecstarting bisoprolol and I don’t know if I am unfit or it’s the meds etc I need to do something, no help from gp’s really x

[Jajarunner in reply to Tilly1957]

You could try this one

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[Tilly1957 in reply to Jajarunner]

Thank you x

[Hidden in reply to Jajarunner]

Hi. I haven't exercised since i had an episode of afib pulse rate 186bpm then was at about 150bpm approx for 5 days before going back to sinas rythum. This was at the beginning of july, and i haven'thad afib since, and i am taking bisoprolol 5mg a day and apixiban 2 x 5 mg a day. My concern is that if exercise triggers an episode of afib will bisoprolol flick it back into sinas rythum? I am worried to try as hear different opinions like bisoprolol only keeps the hr down and wouldn't flick it back into sinas rythum. Others say it will etc.. Concerned i could end up in a and e again. I know ultimately i won't know unless i try exercising,but also as i have fatty infiltration of the liver i know exercise is important to help shift it.Thanks

[Jajarunner in reply to Hidden]

As you know Afib is as varied as the wind! I don't know if bisoprolol would correct it or not. However, I don't think there would be any harm in gentle exercise as it will keep the heart muscle strong and more able to cope with Afib. You may have to experiment to find a level which allows you to work without getting an afib episode. Make sure you consult your doctor too.

[Hidden in reply to Jajarunner]

Thanks for reply. Yeah it seems one of those "try and see" situations. Def will do a "gentle" fitness session tomorrow but also pack a case aswell just incase have high afib and end up in a and e. 😀

[Jajarunner in reply to Hidden]

I love your humour. I had DCCV six days ago and feel awful, but you made me laugh. So thanks for that....Though really it's no laughing matter , sigh

[Sean_C]

I certainly do. I cycle a few times a week and do two resistance training (ie weights in my garage) sessions. The better fitness and strength help me cope much better with AF.

In fact, as my fitness improved my dosage was lowered.

Everyone is different of course so please take it easy in the beginning, but you’ll soon find your ‘zone’.

Hope that helps.

Sean

[irene75359]

I have very reluctantly started taking Bisoprolol again daily (1.25mg) and the familiar feeling of wearing lead boots and struggling with stairs is back. I am very active and walk anything between 3 - 5 miles a day and I find the restriction hard although I do push through. However, Metroprolol did nothing for my tachycardia and my heart is relatively calm now. That said, many people on here are on Bisoprolol with no side effects whatsoever, medication affects us in different ways.

[Dozer5]

I'm fairly new to Beta blockers and I have found that Bisoprolol has not made a dramatic effect to my cycling (40 - 50 miles a week). I do have to take it a little easier as the heart takes a little longer getting 'up to speed' literally and I am getting older (64). So my advise would be to carry on but just be aware of your body and do not feel embarrassed when younger, fitter people race past you! 🙂

[Danceawaytheblues]

I am 76 years young and take Bisoprolol. I walk a lot, have 2 exercise bikes at home, one of which I use every day. I do gentle exercises while doing house work. As my user name suggest, I love dancing so I manage to get some of that in my daily routine as well. I have been taking Bisoprolol for 18 months now.

[qp3usavk]

Definitely, but check with your doctor. I am on 10 mgs a day after a nasty AFib episode last summer. Hospitalised for a week then, cardioversion 2 months later, and, as long as I feel okay, I now carry on. I play doubles tennis twice to three times a week and walk a lot. I do find I hardly ever get out of breath, which is weird, but I perspire profusely afterwards!!!! I just drink lots of water to rehydrate. Exercise is good for the heart but I would build up gradually to be sure you are not overdoing things!