Exercise with a pace maker : Community Message Boards
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gregdarmenio
Tampa FL
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Sat, Apr 7, 2012 09:04
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Exercise with a pace maker
Does anyone have any knowledge about what weight lifting exercises can be done with a pace maker?
I have been checking everywhere and have asked my doctor and he does not know specifics. I have started walking but have again started looseing weight and want to maintain my firmness (actually increase it).
Do you know of anyone i can contact that has the knowledge?
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rmatt06
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Sat, Apr 7, 2012 11:04
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Pacemaker
Do upper-arm exercises, but not go crazy with them. A moderate session once a week at the gym should be fine. Ask if a trainer can show you exercises that are suitable for someone with a pacemaker. Weightlifting with repetitive flexing of the chest muscle on the side where the device is implanted is ill-advised.
Like all mechanical devices, leads are subject to wear and tear. It is minimal with the routine movements of everyday life, but can be substantial with repetitive arm movements. Using arm-strengthening machines, rowing, lifting weights, and the like cause the lead to bend and relax repeatedly at the same spot. Over time, this can damage the lead. Activity that involves excessive extension of the arm nearest the pacemaker or ICD, like using an overhead press machine or doing some yoga positions, poses a different problem. It can crush the lead between the collarbone and the first rib.
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rmatt06
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Sun, Apr 8, 2012 09:04
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I hope this helps
H]ow are you doing?
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Sun, Apr 8, 2012 19:04
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gregdarmenio
Tampa FL
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Mon, Apr 9, 2012 09:04
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Re: Pace Maker
rmatt06,
Thank you for your information. Everything is going well, I am tired of feeling like an invalid though.
Need to get back to lifting.
Thanks again,
Greg
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rmatt06
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Mon, Apr 9, 2012 18:04
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I glad you are doing good
I hope you well. It must be tough. stick with it!
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