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Will Lifting Heavy Objects Put Pressure On Heart?
Question: Dear Doctor,
I am 58 and have been swimming for the past 2 years. My BMI is 24.12. blood pressure 125/80. I would like to know if it is harmful or beneficial for me to do workout in the gym? I do dumbbell lift 3 times a week, each time 45 minutes.I heard someone say that old man like me, should avoid such kind of sports as it can hurt me instead of building me up. A cardiovascular doctor told me, "do not lift heavy stuff" as it might cause heart problem.
Can you please let me know the type of strength or muscle exercise I should do at this age?
Your advice is highly appreciated
XXXX
I am 58 and have been swimming for the past 2 years. My BMI is 24.12. blood pressure 125/80. I would like to know if it is harmful or beneficial for me to do workout in the gym? I do dumbbell lift 3 times a week, each time 45 minutes.I heard someone say that old man like me, should avoid such kind of sports as it can hurt me instead of building me up. A cardiovascular doctor told me, "do not lift heavy stuff" as it might cause heart problem.
Can you please let me know the type of strength or muscle exercise I should do at this age?
Your advice is highly appreciated
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes gym exercises may be harmful for your age as they put pressure on heart
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
Yes gym exercises may be harmful for your age as they put pressure on heart and blood vessels.
You should do exercises like walking, jogging, joint stetches, yoga.
At least 30 min of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking daily, and
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
For muscle strengthening you can due static and stretches exercises instead of dumbbell.
Many persons get benefit by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes gym exercises may be harmful for your age as they put pressure on heart
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
Yes gym exercises may be harmful for your age as they put pressure on heart and blood vessels.
You should do exercises like walking, jogging, joint stetches, yoga.
At least 30 min of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking daily, and
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
For muscle strengthening you can due static and stretches exercises instead of dumbbell.
Many persons get benefit by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
I will stop do dumbell now and do the stretches. but can I do push-up, plank and sit-up to reduce the belly fat?
thanks a lot
I will stop do dumbell now and do the stretches. but can I do push-up, plank and sit-up to reduce the belly fat?
thanks a lot
Brief Answer:
Yes you can do that
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes you can do push-up and plank keeping your breathing normal,do not hold your breath for longer time.Sit-up may cause early joint degeneration so reduce them or do them with support.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Yes you can do that
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes you can do push-up and plank keeping your breathing normal,do not hold your breath for longer time.Sit-up may cause early joint degeneration so reduce them or do them with support.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks a lot, Dr. XXXXXXX
Do you have any suggestion for me to reduce the belly at at this age?
XXXX
Do you have any suggestion for me to reduce the belly at at this age?
XXXX
Brief Answer:
lift both legs 6 inch above ground simultaneously raise shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take high protein, and vitamin diet,take heavy salads and fruit juices.
Avoid fatty, oily, junk food,milk products containing high fat,non veg ,beer.
Drink 4 to 5 little water daily.
Do exercises for weight reduction,yoga,pranayama.
Lying flat on back lift both legs 6 inch above ground simultaneously raise shoulder and head 6 inch above ground[ boat pose] and keep breathing in position for few min.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
lift both legs 6 inch above ground simultaneously raise shoulder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take high protein, and vitamin diet,take heavy salads and fruit juices.
Avoid fatty, oily, junk food,milk products containing high fat,non veg ,beer.
Drink 4 to 5 little water daily.
Do exercises for weight reduction,yoga,pranayama.
Lying flat on back lift both legs 6 inch above ground simultaneously raise shoulder and head 6 inch above ground[ boat pose] and keep breathing in position for few min.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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