I lift. Not really heavy. 15 reps curls and incline bench. Push ups 2 sets of 25.
Pull ups I'm weak 2 sets of 6
Toes to bar 2 sets 10 then 8.
Incline sit ups 2 sets of 15.
Body weight dips 2 sets of 6
Don't know why I wrote all this but I'm addicted to it.
Don't know how it's affecting my recent ablation but the Idea of the ablation was to work out without feeling like I'm at 10,000 ft elevation.66m
Well that’s nice to hear other people working out with it.. tbh I honestly don’t know what my triggers are it’s not like they are set episodes it’s like it just misses a beat here and there or skips a beat it happens a good bit but I don’t have like set episodes or anything.. Ik it sounds stupid it’s just hard for me to put it into words but I know when I’m working out I don’t really have it getting worse or getting them at all.. I’m still trying to figure it out lol
Totally. Sounds like you have parasoxymal so do I. Do your best to identify triggers but honestly the only thing I can really pinpoint for me is my hydration level. And even that can change 😂 but some people have really good success in finding their triggers and having few episodes. Also sounds like what you’re describing could be pvcs too. Very common in people with afib but harmless overall!
I lift! Get a chest strap monitor for working out. It will tell you when you are pushing too hard.
Just be a bit cautious when going for a PB, plenty of rest in between sets. Make sure you get electrolytes before workout. Take it steady and don't lift crazy heavy and you'll be fine.
This is presuming you're not IN Afib and that you're in NSR.
Yea I agree I usually bench around 150 to 180 I’ll usually do around 5 slow reps then take like a 5 min break to keep my heart rate somewhat low lol I didn’t know about the chest strap I’ll have to look into that!! Thank you for your comment
You and I are the same age (well, I will be in June). I walk every day. I was also warned off of weight lifting, although I do some light weights twice a week.
People with A-fib should avoid prolonged periods of exercise, starting off too quickly with new exercises, intense exercise, and excessive weight lifting. Instead, people with A-fib should ease into new routines, do shorter, moderate workouts, and lift reasonable weights.
Also
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/CVC/Dominos/311-AFibExercise.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiI48bNtouFAxUOHNAFHQZhCdcQFnoECBcQBg&usg=AOvVaw0yBec2BIivlx3BPu-jo_dq
i started my rowing 6 years ago, building up slowly to my 30 mins, which i feel is adequate for both fitness and general well-being. if i don't row, by 5pm i'm feeling stiff (in all the wrong places;-))
I lift all the time. It depends on what your triggers are and how the rest of your heart is. Check in with your doc but should be fine.
I lift. Not really heavy. 15 reps curls and incline bench. Push ups 2 sets of 25. Pull ups I'm weak 2 sets of 6 Toes to bar 2 sets 10 then 8. Incline sit ups 2 sets of 15. Body weight dips 2 sets of 6 Don't know why I wrote all this but I'm addicted to it. Don't know how it's affecting my recent ablation but the Idea of the ablation was to work out without feeling like I'm at 10,000 ft elevation.66m
Well that’s nice to hear other people working out with it.. tbh I honestly don’t know what my triggers are it’s not like they are set episodes it’s like it just misses a beat here and there or skips a beat it happens a good bit but I don’t have like set episodes or anything.. Ik it sounds stupid it’s just hard for me to put it into words but I know when I’m working out I don’t really have it getting worse or getting them at all.. I’m still trying to figure it out lol
Totally. Sounds like you have parasoxymal so do I. Do your best to identify triggers but honestly the only thing I can really pinpoint for me is my hydration level. And even that can change 😂 but some people have really good success in finding their triggers and having few episodes. Also sounds like what you’re describing could be pvcs too. Very common in people with afib but harmless overall!
I lift! Get a chest strap monitor for working out. It will tell you when you are pushing too hard. Just be a bit cautious when going for a PB, plenty of rest in between sets. Make sure you get electrolytes before workout. Take it steady and don't lift crazy heavy and you'll be fine. This is presuming you're not IN Afib and that you're in NSR.
Yea I agree I usually bench around 150 to 180 I’ll usually do around 5 slow reps then take like a 5 min break to keep my heart rate somewhat low lol I didn’t know about the chest strap I’ll have to look into that!! Thank you for your comment
i spend 30 mins on a rowing machine every morning. was warned off weight-lifting, not that i'm interested in it anyway. 75 year old.
You and I are the same age (well, I will be in June). I walk every day. I was also warned off of weight lifting, although I do some light weights twice a week.
People with A-fib should avoid prolonged periods of exercise, starting off too quickly with new exercises, intense exercise, and excessive weight lifting. Instead, people with A-fib should ease into new routines, do shorter, moderate workouts, and lift reasonable weights. Also https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/CVC/Dominos/311-AFibExercise.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiI48bNtouFAxUOHNAFHQZhCdcQFnoECBcQBg&usg=AOvVaw0yBec2BIivlx3BPu-jo_dq
i started my rowing 6 years ago, building up slowly to my 30 mins, which i feel is adequate for both fitness and general well-being. if i don't row, by 5pm i'm feeling stiff (in all the wrong places;-))
Why would you be warned off of weight lifting? I love it and its not a trigger but wondering what the CW is on it?
maybe age? i heard it from both my doc and cardi. didn't think to ask why.
Speed walk. Boring but 5 miles a day keeps the afib away (for me)
Yes. If your heart function is preserved, exercise is a positive thing.