I'm 63 and now cleared by my Drs. for swimming (not running or biking) after some major medical problems. Vascular and cardiovascular side effects from treatment come into play as I begin building endurance in the pool.
I'm fortunate to have the best coach (and the busiest) in the country to work with. As important as what my coach will do to bring me along, will be the help of a sports oriented Cardiologist.
Does anyone safely compete at a high level with ongoing guidance and input of a Cardiologist with satisfactory results? By satisfactory I mean age group competitive.
Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market? I haven't been in a pool in so long, I wasn't aware that the swimming community is made up of such great people - they're so much more laid back and sociable than marathoners.
Sorry if this topic has been discussed elsewhere. I'm still getting familiar with all that's available - it's intimidating.
Thanks,
Steve
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Great comments/observations - thanks! I'll use this info as I continue shopping for a sport oriented Cardiologist.
Steve, I am looking to use a HRM to watch BPM until I have a full understanding of my problem. Over the decades, I have been winging it re: things health related (dozens of serious marathons, some 65k miles on the roads). It always worked, but then I had a resting pulse of 40 and VO2max over 70. Now after treatment for inoperable stage IV throat cancer, all my scans refer to calcified coronary arteries and clogged carotid arteries. Last week after a hard workout, I had constant chest pains the following day, but no post training discomfort since then after backing off last Friday, Monday and Weds. I'm anxious to see what today will bring in the pool.
Is the Finis' Aqua Pulse available yet? Thanks, Steve
Great comments/observations - thanks! I'll use this info as I continue shopping for a sport oriented Cardiologist.
Steve, I am looking to use a HRM to watch BPM until I have a full understanding of my problem. Over the decades, I have been winging it re: things health related (dozens of serious marathons, some 65k miles on the roads). It always worked, but then I had a resting pulse of 40 and VO2max over 70. Now after treatment for inoperable stage IV throat cancer, all my scans refer to calcified coronary arteries and clogged carotid arteries. Last week after a hard workout, I had constant chest pains the following day, but no post training discomfort since then after backing off last Friday, Monday and Weds. I'm anxious to see what today will bring in the pool.
Is the Finis' Aqua Pulse available yet? Thanks, Steve
