This gave me some new insights, I have been enduring AFIB since 2013 and had a whole slew of medical issues the past two years. I have fainted three times when BP fell below 35/55 (I am a big guy) and live happily with being a heart patient listening and measuring my body. It sucks being so young but hey it runs in the family. Anyway, thank you so much for your insight.
You're very welcome, and I think you were one of my first subscribers (remembering a comment from one of my first few videos), so glad I can still help you.
Thank you for all your brilliant work outs and responsible advice.I wish you the success you deserve.
I’m getting prepared to go see a cardiologist only because as recent as 2 weeks ago I was drinking one energy drink per day until after drinking one I shortly began to feel very anxious and like I was gonna have a panic attack because of my heart rate. Ever since any time I go to the gym I feel my heart beating super hard. It feels more like anxiety cause sometimes while exercising my hands feel a tad cold but I thought exercise reduces anxiety. So it’s frustrating. I’m 28 year old male and I consider myself really healthy. I don’t know what it classifies as but I lean more toward heart palpitations. Which is also frustrating because I’ve never experienced them before at the gym until after my energy drink episode
Is it possible that there is a high caffeine content in the energy drink? I've experienced people that have taken these before a workout in the centres where I work and have experienced this after effect of palpitations from the stimulants in the drink. It's worth mentioning it to the cardiologist when you see them.
Hello. Not sure where my case fits in. I have been doing HIIT 5 days a week for the last 4 years and 1 hour of medium intensity stationary cycling 3-4 days a week. Prior to about 10 days ago my all time max heart rate was 176, suddenly I got a heart rate of 198bpm during my HIIT workout, apart from sensing my usual levels of difficulty during these workout there were no symptoms, didn’t feel like my heart was beating any higher than normal. Over the next week I regularly got highs of 185, 192 180 etc this is very new for me. One time I had finished my 45 mins of HIIT and was relaxing talking with someone when I noticed my heart rate climbing higher than my max during the exercise itself. It promptly came back down but this was 1-2 minutes after the finish. So it appears that my heart has somehow come to a new level. Never had any known heart issues and I don’t feel any problems during the higher rate, not high levels of breathing, nothing. Could this be a normal consequence of high levels of training or could there be something wrong? I’m 60 y/o. Thanks.
BTW I verified these numbers using a chest strap and Apple Watch, they both had the same reading.
I can't answer this and would suggest seeing your doctor if you are concerned
Hi Richard. I am a 71 yo male who has cycled regularly in pace groups for about 35 years. I was diagnosed with genetic hypertension some years ago for which I take meds which have brought my blood pressure to low to normal level. Last year I was diagnosed with ectopic arrhythmia for which I now take a low dose beta blocker. I guess as a result I can no longer keep up with my riding mates and in fact cant get my heart rate above 110 BPM. Prior to taking the beta blocker, I was able to achieve 155 BPM which enabled me to ride at pace and climb etc. my question is: are there any other methods to control my arrhythmia or am I stuck with my current much subdued cycling?
You should still be able to do what you enjoy. The meds obviously help control the arrhythmia but you may find you can't work as hard as you did previously. There is no specific exercise that helps control the arrhythmia, but the guidelines in this video should help you adapt what you can do/ want to do.
I was curious about exercise and arrythmias could exercise anxiety or other things straining the heart worsen arrythmia
Hello!, I've had ventricular extrasystoles (8 to 12 per minute) and i was using beta blockers for 8 years I've recently stopped them(4 months ago),and everything is going great! Though i notice an extrasystole from time to time when exercising so i stopped.
Is it safe to exercise while have a few of them??.
(My resting heartbeat is 45 to 55 bpm,my heart muscle is perfect)
I can't see why not, but probably best to check with your doctor to be sure.
Where are the exercises for irregular heart beats?
Thanks
There are no specific exercises, but general guidance as in the video.
Hello there. Thank you for this very informative video. I have questions:
1. Is HIIT workout good for someone with high blood pressure?
2. Is WEIGHT TRAINING or RESISTANCE TRAINING good for someone with high blood pressure?
Thank you in advance. God bless you brother.
In essence
1. Maybe?
2. Depending on how you do it!
Please see my videos on hypertension that might help you here: czcams.com/video/vpqX8zJujDY/video.html and here: czcams.com/video/OHVdYOggcco/video.html
Would high intensity circuit training be ok for a brugada patient?
This was the conclusion from an article published in 2015:
"The observations that exercise can worsen the ST abnormalities in Brugada syndrome and produce ventricular arrhythmias, plus the probability that enhanced parasympathetic tone is both a risk factor in Brugada and an effect of exercise training, suggest that patients with Brugada syndrome should be restricted from vigorous exercise and exercise training until further studies confirm or disprove this recommendation."
So I would be reserved about prescribing high intensity training. Speak to your cardiologist though for individualised advice.
Is this applicable also for the ectopic heartbeats?
Yes and no. Ectopic heart beats don't carry as much risk for exercise as the other arrhythmias mentioned in this video.
Are you going come up with persistent atrial fibrillation word out
Take a look at these 2 videos. One specifically on AF that might help and a workout one that would be appropriate for you:
1. czcams.com/video/ajgebNPIVQ0/video.html
2. czcams.com/video/vbCkEGJDhx4/video.html
I am feeling so lost and helpless, from 3-4 years my dad facing the problem of arhythmia and agina, he always feel dizzy and he faint few times with heart beats of 250 something and always so much gastric, I don't know what to do I feel helpless and scared watching him hiding his pain and always uncomfortable ....
Thank you for making these videos, as a personal trainer I am really enjoying watching and listening to your videos. Educational and insightful into many conditions in which most course providers should cover people studying in becoming fitness instructors or personal trainers.
Glad this helps. I think some of my audience are personal trainers that like to get an insight into conditions their clients have said they have. It will only enhance you service to them!
I have had a mild electrical issue (left anterior fascicular block) for decades that caused no very big issues until a few years ago.
I use to ride my bike in the park for cardio, but it was slow and on level ground. Nothing to hard.
I started having strange feelings and hard to ride feeling my muscles had reached failure withing a short period of exercise but under no real stress from the ride.
It made me have to stop often trying to get home.
I did the 24 hour monitor and was diagnoses with a double arrhythmia.
The doctor told me I would feel strange but not to worry that I could still exercise.
I will see another doctor and repeat the monitor and talk because I did not feel it was ok when I tried to go back to riding.
Not sure I trust the first doctor, as the ones here in China tend to focus on profit not health.
I want to return to my riding, but only if its safe. Even if uncomfortable.
Best wishes to you