Discomfort in middle of chest when indoor rowing.

[TasteLessFood4Life]

hi,

I am fairly fit chap, have been actively rowing and walking since my diagnosis of CAD 2yrs ago and turned my life around for the better. Whilst I have the odd chest pain now and again, typically it is not during physical exertion.

However, lately I have been sensing tightness in the middle of chest during my rowing sessions , which I have not experienced before. Physical intensity is at 80% of Max HR and sessions are for 10min.

The discomfort is mild and goes away at rest. I am guessing it some form of mild angina.

Just curious as to why this has appeared out of the blue. I was on a roll, have lost weight, healthy eating and now this 😵‍💫

It was not an issue before. Anyone with similar experience?

[Popepaul]

It does sound like angina since the pain. Recedes at rest. There might be a postural element to it. Lots of people suggest that bending forward brings on chest discomfort, ectopics and arrythmias.

[T666]

you can wash the car and regularly maintain it, that doesn’t mean you won’t get a puncture 😁

Important just to get it checked out, very important that you are doing a great job in looking after yourself through dietary and physical ‘maintenance’

[Tonydance]

You are doing very well with what you are doing. It may be nothing but it is best to get a doctor or cardiologist to check it out. Some of it may be age related maybe although I don't know your age.