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I just ordered a TomTom Cardio GPS watch. It got a great review by DC Rainmaker (awesome site for fitness product reviews). I'm going this direction for comfort. The heart rate monitor works from lights to take your pulse from the wrist. I'm looking forward to ditching the chest strap!
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The diet advice provided is solid. I experienced a massive heart attack in 2011 and learned that most insurance will cover Cardiac Rehabilitation as part of the post treatment process. I encourage you to check this out as I found it very helpful during my recovery. Although I was an active triathlete and runner when I had…
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My cardiologist also put me on statins on account of stabilizing the plaque build ups. My cholesterol was only 172 and my triglycerides at 60 the day of my heart attack. The doctor indicated that blood clotted around a plaque rupture in my left anterior descending artery causing a 100% blockage and it was lights out for…
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Joe, Congratulations on your success! I'm also a heart attack survivor - the infamous widow maker at the age of 50 on 1/21/11 that resulted in a full cardiac arrest. Lucky for me it happened at the on-site gym at work and a trainer was there to give CPR and give me a couple jump starts with the AED. Fortunately I was in…
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On January 21st, 2011, I was doing a fitness test at my employers gym facility. I had finished the test and was talking with one of the trainers afterwards to review my fitness results. He had congratulated me on my “elite” cardio fitness since I completed the 1.5 mile run in 12:11 (not bad for 50 years old!). We were…
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I would just send lots of letters with nothing that would draw any attention should a drill instructor see it. While in basic (boot camp for the Marines in my case), the drill instructors have a tendency to zero in on anything out of the ordinary and it could make things tough. Trust me, your boyfriend will appreciate your…
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I'm the father of 2 serious gamers one of whom is now a video game programmer. Guess I can't complain about all the time he spent gaming! At any rate, I think the Wi is great, especially for younger kids. If your kids are approaching their teens, the xbox might be a better choice. It has more games to choose from and the…
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Congrats on your amazing transformation. You look fantastic and the health benefits you are seeing are great as well!
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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy - It's basically like MS only it affects the peripheral nervous system rather than the central nervous system. It's a very rare and has other symptoms besides the neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by so many conditions making it difficult to diagnose. My wife…
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I have really annoying peripheral neuropathy resulting from CIDP. My neurologist (Professor and Chief of the Neuromuscular Center at USC) has some theories that CIDP, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, etc. are all autoimmune conditions that can respond to lifestyle changes. When I was diagnosed, I was only a couple pounds…
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My labor day weekend will include the Disneyland 5K on Saturday and then the Disneyland Half Marathon on Sunday. After that, I need to buckle down and get my long runs cranking for the Santa Clarita Marathon in November. Have fun with your Half (which one are you running?)
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Like some others have indicated, it all depends on your current base. If you are currently logging at least 20 miles per week with at least a 6 mile long run ability, you should be able to pull it off. If not, you might want to think about postponing so that you have enough time to train properly and avoid the risk of…
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I think that Covert Baily is the best method by far since it uses a lot more measurement points. I've also had my BF measured on a Tanita scale and at the hospital using some high tech system in the cardiac rehab unit and these seem to tie better with the Covert Baily method.
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That is an awesome goal and it will be great motivation for you. I lost 65 pounds prior to 2007 and I celebrated by doing the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with my youngest son. We had a blast. Since then, I've been a regular participant in tri's, half marathons and marathons. Always having a race on the horizon is a great way…
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Your average speed should work to provide your best total calorie burn. Even then, that will not be the most accurate measurement if your throwing hills into the equation. If you want to take the guess work out, investing in a heart rate monitor is going to be your best bet. A HRM will take all variables into account and…
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Hi Claremont! I’m up in Valencia so I guess that makes us MFP neighbors. This is a great site/tool for helping you on your journey to better health. Best of luck to you and feel free to add me if you want some support. Cheers, Bob
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Keep at it and you will be there before you know it. When I started out, it would take me over 20 minutes to do a mile and now I can do a mile in less than 8 minutes (and I this is after my heart attack!). Just keep at it and work on increasing your speed in gradual increments and you will be zipping along in no time.
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I've had a couple of different Polar models as well as a Timex Ironman HRM. I felt that the Timex calorie calculations were pretty close to what I got with my Polar's so I went with the Timex numbers with no problems. I'd still be using my Timex if it really was waterproof like they claimed. I found out the hard way that…
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6 MPH is actually pretty fast for someone just starting out. A heart rate monitor might be a good investment to help you know what level you are running at. Be patient, listen to your body and you will be running before you know it. It takes some time to build up to it. When I started, I could barely make it to the end of…
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1) 2011 Modesto Half Marathon - Not my fastest race (2:30:28) but certainly the most memorable for the feeling of accomplishment of finishing the race only 58 days after surviving a full cardiac arrest caused by a major heart attack. 2) 2011 Fontana Days Half Marathon - 2 1/2 months after Modesto, recovery continues with a…
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It's tough but you owe it to yourself to make the time for working out. Even if you're happy with your current weight, the health benefits are worth it. It will keep you from gaining back your hard earned weight loss and more importantly, you help your heart, blood pressure, etc., etc.. Focus on the positive aspects and…
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Yes, I own a 405cx and it will in fact function as just a heart rate monitor. This comes in handy when I use the rowing machine or exercise bike for cross training. In addition, I picked up the Garmin foot pod to measure the distance of my treadmill runs. All in all, I have been very happy with the unit.
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I run with my 2 Dalmatian's and I find that they need water when the temps start going north of 80 degrees. I am able to plan my run on a route that has drinking fountains strategically located. I carry a collapsable dog bowl in my running belt for them. If I take a route without fountains, I carry a belt with water…
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1) No, I think with proper training, anyone can become a runner. My first year that I did the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, I will never forget the sight of a double amputee blowing past me on the run. Inspirational to say the least! 2) Improving my times, and running with all the new friends I've made - the running community…
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Orca makes a swim bootie - here is a link: http://www.triathletesports.com/Orca-Hydro-Bootie-p/whb009.htm The only downside is whether or not they are legal since they are usually limited to cold water events only. I've read that some people swim in Vibram 5 fingers - again you need to check with your race to insure they…
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If your already up to 31 miles, completing your 50 mile ride is a done deal. The best advice I have is to invest in a pair of really good cycling shorts. I find that once my mileage goes over 30, my biggest issue is a sore bottom. Good luck and enjoy the ride!
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I do endurance sports (long distance running, triathlons, etc.) and oftentimes, the 1k workout out is due to a long run or long bike ride of 2+ hours. Otherwise, lots of my 1k workouts are the cumulation of split workouts. I hit our company gym during my lunch hour and then do another workout at night once I get home. MFP…
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That's a tough one. 99.9% of the time, I would argue that this would be inappropriate but like everything in life, there are exceptions. Just like the state can (and should) intervene if a child is found to be malnurished, allowing a child to reach the most extreme levels of morbid obesity could qualify as a form of abuse…
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Good question but I don't know the answer. I've never asked for a picture nor would I even consider doing so. If a person is comfortable sharing their pictures, that's their decision.
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It's doable but you need to build up to it. If you get into endurance sports like marathons and triathlons, these long workouts become necessary in order to train for and complete these events.
