Am I too old

[Jeffers1951]

I am 66 and retired, I have angina and take medication, I have a stent which was put in 10 years ago. My weight has increased I am now 20 stone. Is thier a group near me I can join to loose weight and get fit. I am aware of my risks to my health and want to feel better. Can you suggest were do I start

[slow-farah Graduate]

As you've got heart problems it would be best to go see your GP first to get a suggestion of what to do

[Jeffers1951 in reply to slow-farah]

She has said walking or jogging but controlled, tried local gym and health centre but they refused me membership, because of angina. Swimming club do not want me either as I am a risk. The heart gym I did belong to was run at hospital but closed due to lack of funding. Trying to motivate yourself by yourself is hard I am better in a group. How do I find out about local park groups

[davelinks Graduate]

No, your not old..if you have the OK to excercise from your GP, c25k although is very slow jogging involved will still feel very tough for someone well out of shape, and exertion for people with angina could cause more damage...

I believe there are very good well known slimming clubs in all UK towns nationwide..

Good luck with your quest..

Taken from the Livestrong site...

Angina Prevention and Exercise

Exercising in moderation may help you prevent an angina attack and lower your risk of heart disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. Your risk for heart problems, including angina, rises when you're overweight. Daily exercise can help you shed excess weight, manage your blood glucose and cholesterol levels and reduce your stress. MayoClinic.com reports that reducing stress through lifestyle changes can be part of angina treatment. The endorphins your body releases during exercise can help you feel less stressed out and relaxed, which can bring about positive physical changes. Speak to your doctor about your condition before using exercise as a treatment for angina.

Pacing Yourself

When you begin to exercise under your doctor's supervision, it's important to pace yourself so the pain of stable angina won't overcome your efforts. Dr. Julian Whitaker of the California-based Whitaker Wellness Institute explains that people who have stable angina will almost always experience discomfort at the start of a workout, but stopping the activity is not necessarily the only solution. Easing up on your workout and slowing down can cause the pain to dissipate as the exercise strengthens your heart and the rest of your body.

Considerations

Many medical conditions, angina included, can improve through exercise, but only when combined with other treatment methods. In the case of angina, adjusting your lifestyle by eating healthy, nutritious foods and quitting smoking are also part of the treatment. Medications like nitroglycerin may be prescribed to minimize the pain of an angina attack; take your medications and follow your doctor's orders even if you do exercise to control your condition.

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Ypure not too old. Im older, so are many others on these forums 😊