Any ideas on non-stressful exercise ?

[45sue]

Moderately strenuous exercise of the kind done in cardiac rehab invariably triggers muscular skeletal problems for me especially sciatica. This has happened after 3 rehab sessions - made worse by not now being able to manage it with NSAI's so I intend to stop going . I normally rely on activities which do not stress my muscles & joints like tai chi, yoga & moderate walking, none of which meet the cardiovascular goals I am now advised to meet. Will ask the rehab team for their ideas on alternatives but am interested in what any of you have found helpful.

[Chappychap]

Swimming?

[Hidden]

What cardiovascular goals have they set for you? Moderate walking works for me. My heart rate doesn’t go too high due to beta blocker. My doc said to get a little short of breath, there I can talk but not carry on a big conversation.

[Hidden]

Hi,

I did cardio rehab, after my HA, and it worked well.

I kept up an exercise plan, post rehab, but I recently damaged my left leg very badly and can't do much walking, etc.

I asked my old cardio rehab team for advice. They started me using my arms, on a hand cycle, for my cardio exercise. 15 minutes, no load, at first but now I am up to 1 hour

My gym has one and the hospital did let me use theirs. They have quite a few so inpatients, who are in wheelchairs, can do physiotherapy.

You might find it less impact.

If you use a Fitbit, be prepared for some crazy numbers. . I have seen average heart rates in the 190s whilenot even

sweating. The physiotherapist put a chest strap on, it was really an average of 110.

Good luck and keep up the good work.

N

[HectorsDad in reply to Hidden]

Umm Fitbits are obviously weird for some people, and they are often rubbished in here, but mine is spot on all the time. My cardio nurse trusts it completely.

Probably shape of wrist or something.

[Hidden in reply to HectorsDad]

Most of cardio rehab was based on Fitbit. It's just the arm exercise that is crazy. Probably the flailing arm movement. One day I see 190 for the whole exercise, the next 90.

That aside, I like mine and I find it helps me. It is even consistent on beer drinking. 3 pints always increases my resting heart rate by 3bpm on the following day.

[HectorsDad in reply to Hidden]

Ah, I thought you meant some thing different. My wife is a professional musician, and counts playing the piano as steps. After much exploration we’ve decided that it still accurately counted her effort accurately. She was in the orchestra pit last week and did 9 shows in six days- did 20k most weeks😀

[Lezzers in reply to Hidden]

Definitely don't rely on a fitbit some may work OK and others may not. Mine often tells me I don't have a pulse at all!!! Other times it tells me my HR is in the 50's but is really in the 70's!! There are better monitors out there

[Plum53]

What about an exercise bike.

[HectorsDad]

I had similar problems at first. Try a stretchy tubes (sorry, Resistance bands) set. About £15 from the usual people. You get different strengths to adjust the pull and an anchor to shut in a door frame, but for most movement you can stand on it. You can set up for small movements, higher strength or gentle and long.

I also love my big soft inflatable ball😀

[Qualipop]

I'd love to know if you find anything. I was refused cardiac rehab because I have severe spinal problems and all hey would say is "Oh you wouldn't be able to do that". Nothing else was offered

[Marco123]

Dance Class ?