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Challenges to begin exercise program.

keepupwithjack
keepupwithjack Posts: 44 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I really need to start some form of exercise but have some challenges. I have heart disease (open heart surgery 9 years ago, another coming in 2-3 years) and pulmonary disease. I am out of breath on a pretty consistent basis. My doctors say I can exercise within limits. I don't know where to begin--don't want to overdo it and exacerbate my issues, but I also don't want to waste my time by not doing enough.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    You need to speak to your doctor... find out what those limits are.
  • happyauntie2015
    happyauntie2015 Posts: 282 Member
    I'd start by asking your Dr where you should start especially with your medical issues and go from there as you don't want to make things worse
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    walk 10 min 3x/day - assuming your dr approves
  • jcraig10
    jcraig10 Posts: 477 Member
    Definitely talk to your doctor. I would think walking would be the best place to start.
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