Want to power-walk soon

Got my pacemaker on March 17 (luck of The Irish????).....want to get back out power-walking as soon as I can - I’ve used wrist weights (2-1/2 pounds each)....seeing my cardiologist today and asking when I can get out walking again; also, when (or if) I can walk with the wrist weights again...miss the morning power-walking.

3 Comments

Return to Exercise

by hjfarr - 2011-03-24 02:03:22

My electro-cardiologist allowed me to return to stationary cylcling in 2 weeks, running & outdoor cycling in 4 weeks, to swimming in 6 weeks & to weight lifting (at 50% of previous routine & building back up slowly) in 8 weeks. You should be walking again in a week. I'd hold off of the weights at least until you are allowed to lift your arm above your head, which is usually a month. Listen tor your doc & your body. Everyone's situation is different, so what worked for me may not work for you. Follow your doc's advice.

Power-Walk

by bearspring - 2011-03-24 03:03:47

Thanks much for your comments and great advice. Saw my cardiologist this afternoon; the weights have to wait at least a couple of weeks......walking can begin again tomorrow - really great news!

Walked!!!!!!

by bearspring - 2011-03-25 08:03:24

Did about a mile power-walk this morning - sure felt great to be getting back to normal (normal......what's that??????? :-)

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