Swimming After A Stroke

Former Member
Former Member
I use to swim for many years and often do triathlons, however after a stroke of a year ago I still have not regained enough strength to swim much more than 2 or 3 laps without being tired.. Would a coach help or swim lessons of some sort help? Or would attending a total immersion workshop help? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 6 years ago
    I had profound weakness and was prescribed a beta blocker at the time. It definitely is not right for exercising. Beta blockers work by keeping your heart rate low. This is bad; you want it to go up when you exercise. Ask your doctor to prescribe something else. Mine did and I swim a lot now.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 6 years ago
    I had profound weakness and was prescribed a beta blocker at the time. It definitely is not right for exercising. Beta blockers work by keeping your heart rate low. This is bad; you want it to go up when you exercise. Ask your doctor to prescribe something else. Mine did and I swim a lot now.
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