Exercising with Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, affecting over 3 million Canadians and more than 5 million people in the U.S. It’s also one of the most misunderstood conditions when it comes to exercise.
At the Online Exercise Clinic, we’re often asked:
“Is it safe to exercise with atrial fibrillation?”
“How much is too much?”
“What if my heart rate is all over the place?”
Exercising with Pacemakers and Defibrillators: Safety, Benefits, and What You Need to Know
Learn how to safely and effectively exercise with a pacemaker or defibrillator (ICD). Understand device settings, heart rate targets, and medication effects. Expert advice included.
Strength Training with Heart Disease: Safe, Effective, and Backed by Science
Strength training is safe and effective for people with heart disease including after open-heart surgery. Learn safe, evidence-based strength training guidelines.
Teeing Off Safely: Playing Golf While on Cardiac Medications
For individuals with heart conditions, medications are a crucial component of treatment. These medications can have significant effects on the body, influencing how one should approach physical activities like golf. Here’s a look at some common cardiac medications and their potential impacts on golfing.
Why is exercise good for our hearts? The Hidden Cardiovascular Benefit of Exercise
Why is exercise good for our hearts? The Hidden Cardiovascular Benefit of Exercise
While most of us know that exercise is good for our health explaining why it is good often stumps many of us including health professionals. For this blog I will focus in on why exercise is beneficial for the cardiovascular system and why engaging in regular exercise is crucial for individuals with coronary artery disease.
Teeing Up for Recovery: Returning to Golf After Open-Heart Surgery
Teeing Up for Recovery: Returning to Golf After Open-Heart Surgery
If you’re an avid golfer who has recently undergone open-heart surgery, the desire to return to the course can be a powerful motivator in your recovery. But how do you get back in the swing of things safely and effectively? In this blog post, we’ll explore the journey of returning to golf after open-heart surgery.