Finishing chest cold and working out

[Lauratx22]

Hi-

I have had only chest pressure and mucus in lower lungs all last week. Today, I did 50 min of strength while keeping heart rate at 140s...but when I got on the elliptical after I only went about 5 minutes before I got off. I've had a lot of anxiety with this chest cold because it's the first one since my heart surgery 4 months ago. Not sure if it's anxiety or real symptoms. Who has had anxiety while working out? My heart rate on the elliptical was around 130-140. Wouldn't chest pressure increase it higher?


Thanks-

Laura

 

[Rachel]

Hi Laura,

I'm sorry to hear that you've got a chest cold. I usually skip all work-outs if I have any cold related symptoms below the neck!!!

I'd take it easy for now while you are sick, maybe you should see your doctor before you do any more work-outs.

About the anxiety, I had it really bad after surgery and it was also hard for me to tell if there was something actually wrong with my heart, or if it was "just" anxiety. I ended up seeing my doctor and having a stress test.

Rachel

 

[Lauratx22]

Thanks Rachel for the advice. Taking this week off from working out........

 

[spartangator]

Yeah, some degree of anxiety is pretty common as everyone learns to trust their hearts again. As you heal, you'll settle in and learn what normal is for you now. Hope the cold clears up quickly.