Is Capeoira a Cardio-oriented martial art? Can people diagnosed with heart conditions participate? (i.e. if they are told they cannot lift heavy weights or lift more then 20lbs ?)
2006-07-21 11:14:41 · 5 answers · asked by strong_beautifulqueen 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
capoeira is quite amazing. very athletic, quite strenuous and complex. i've been doing "the usual" martial arts for quite a while, and tried a few classes some years ago. C is different in many ways-- someone who hasn't ever seen it would be totally surprised by a lot of the moves in a sparring situation. i think it requires more strength and agility than "the usual". and, i enjoyed the music as well as the general friendliness of all the participants. a very pleasant experience overall. in your case you must of course check with an MD first. good luck
2006-07-21 12:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by drakke1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any one diagnosed with heart condition, should see a doctor before starting a serious exercise plan. Walking is safe yet the most effective to keep a healthy heart
2006-07-21 11:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by love2beloved 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i am from Brazil and i did capoeira for a little while and is very physical and is a grate work out and it is not a good idea to try if you have a heart problem, it will take you to fatigue very fast
2006-07-21 11:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Alex D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor knows best. With all Martial Arts, there are pretty extreme physical requirements.
I have a ventricular tachycardia and have a black belt in Taekwondo!
Impossible is nothing. (still check with your doc first)
2006-07-21 13:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mister Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira
2006-07-21 11:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by A - Riv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋