Exercising & weight lifting

I am scheduled for September 16 for my insertion and I told the ep that I was active. He suggested the biotronic brand would be best for me.

i don't lift heavy anymore. I will be 60 the end of October. After researching the net, I got a lot of mixed reviews regarding upper body exercise 

of course I will listen to my doctor. Can anyone who might be close to my age that works out help me understand how long will it be before I can get back on the eliptical and lift weights. Plus what kind of restrictions on different exercises 

the reason I am getting the pacemaker is brachycardia 

never had any heart issues until end of 2014. Had 2 ablations for pvc's which are now low but my ef never went back up although I feel great. 

2 Comments

Exercise and weight lifting

by Jacque - 2016-09-04 00:34:33

I am a 60 year old female who runs, lifts, bikes and kick boxes. I received a Medtronic dual chamber PM for bradycardia and sinus node dysfunction on August 16.  I rested a few days but since I have been walking 2-5 miles and using my elliptical but taking care not to swing my arms wide or lift them above shoulder level as directed by my doctor.  I met with my doc yesterday and was cleared to run as long as arm movements were kept to a minimum. I tried running for a couple of minutes today but felt like the PM was not stable. I am going to wait for another week before I test it again.  The doc said I could lift after one month but would still limit shoulder exercises for about six weeks.  Same for kickboxing.  So far I am feeling great and looking forward to resuming all my previous activities.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery after your surgery.

Exercise

by gleesue - 2016-09-15 11:52:12

I'm 69, 70 next month. Got my PM several years ago. I am very active, played tennis last night and participated in a 15 mile kayak challenge Sunday. I lift weights, bike, hike, jet ski, coach soccer and use an elliptical etc.

After 6 weeks i had no restriction but to start out weught lifting and do more reps until I feel comfortable. My doc suggested that if an exercise hurts, don't do it. Lat pull downs did hurt some for a while. Most execises were fine.

My Dr. also suggested the Biotronik because I was so active. He said he has marathoners on it.

Good luck,

Jerry

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