can a person on pacemaker use treadmill for exercise?

Question

i am 53 year old male and on pacemaker for the last 4 years. can i use treadmill as part of my exercise to control my blood sugar and cholestrol problems?

Answer 1

Generally, yes. However, anyone about to undertake a new exercise plan--ESPECIALLY someone with health concerns, should consult with their own doctor before doing so. Your doctor, not anyone on the web, is the best person to answer this question for you.

Good luck with improving your health! :)

Answer 2

Yes, you can. When did you have the pacemaker put in? Most of them these days are programmable, so if it's programmed to regulate your heart up to a certain speed (maximum beats per minute), and you get feeling short of breath or dizzy when you run on the treadmill, the doctor can reprogram it for a higher speed.

However, I would bet that, if you're just now on the way back to the treadmill, you won't have to do that. The pacemaker is itself mostly regulated by the heart, so it'll keep pace with whatever you do. Unless you start approaching your maximum (not your target) heart rate--maximum is really close to the formula 220 minus your age--you should have no trouble.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I have exact problem, osteoarthritis.I am very over weight. You can wear T shirts and fuller suits in gym pool. I learned how to pace self on bike in therapy. A year later on treadmill. I also now do water exercise, it is great and the hot tub feels great also at gym I joined. Some have classes for arthritic elders geared for exercises for bad joints. You can also do exercises while sitting to strenthen muscles that work with knee. Sit and hold leg straight out count of 10, swithch, repeat. Then after few days try hold it up longer. Also sit and lift up heel as if tapping heel, repeat. Then the normal kind of tapping. Learned these in therapy. Might be more on line to learn *mamatx

Answer 4

Of course you can. You may make a little exercise to maintain good overall health and to keep your heart healthy. But don't overdo it. Just walk at first. You should consult your Doctor firs when beginning any new exercise regime. Stay away from microwaves... jaja

Answer 5

If you have all of these medical conditions, I am sure that the doctor has given you a books worth of instructions on how to live a healthier lifestyle. If you really want to know go and ask a person that knows your condition intimately, the doctor. Why would you want advice from a lay person on something this serious. Save the points and use common sense MAANN!!

Answer 6

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I am told swimming is better for me to preserve my knee joints from further wear. I pass that on to you. Hope it helps. Good luck.

Answer 7

I would think walking would be good for the heart. Low-pace walking though. YOu should consult with your cardiolist though.

Answer 8

Ask your cardiologist this question. We do not know the condition of your heart.

Answer 9

if walk on slow speed it is not harmful