Researchers say that if you do this type of low-input exercise, you will greatly reduce your chances of a heart attack. What exercise is this?

kerry8888

isometrics i think May 22 03, 3:06 PM

Orangruffy

I think we're looking for aerobic exercise rather than isometrics. http://www.heart1.com/news/newsfeed.cfm/1567/1 http://www.heart1.com/news/mainstory.cfm/26/1 Isometric exercise - this increases muscle tension without moving a joint, e.g. pushing against a wall. Isometric exercise does not help the heart and circulation. It should be avoided by people with heart disease or high blood pressure because it can increase blood pressure so putting the heart under stress. http://www.iddtinternational.org/exerciseheart.html Isometric exercise is a sustained contraction of large muscles, such as weight lifting. This places a disproportional workload on the heart and limits the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart. http://www.heartsurgeons.com/gl4.html Q: I've been told that I should exercise regularly for my angina. But aren't some types of exercise dangerous? A: Regular aerobic exercise (oxygen-using, endurance-building activity like walking, swimming, etc.) is beneficial for most people with angina. However, isometric exercise (weight lifting, push-ups, etc.) should be avoided. Isometric exercise involves contraction (squeezing) of the muscles over a long period of time. This can stress the heart by causing decompensation (inability to maintain circulation) in the left ventricle (pumping chamber), as well as a sudden increase in blood pressure. Also, people with severe myocardial ischemia (insufficient blood in the heart muscle) should not begin exercise training until their coronary arteries have been repaired by angioplasty or bypass surgery. http://yourmedicalsource.com/library/angina/ANG_faq.html May 29 03, 7:34 AM

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