Health Tip: Stay Active After a Heart Attack
Last Updated:
2012-Dec-05
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(HealthDay)
By
-- Diana Kohnle
(HealthDay News) -- Having a heart attack shouldn't put an end
to an active lifestyle.
The American Heart Association offers these guidelines for when
you resume exercise:
- Exercise only if your doctor says it's safe.
- Begin each workout with a gentle warm-up and end with a
cool-down.
- Monitor the intensity of your activity, making sure it's within
the recommended range.
- Monitor your heart rate and blood pressure.
- Be aware of warning signs that you're pushing yourself too
hard, including chest pain, lightheadedness or feeling out of
breath.
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