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rocksoldier
is it normal for someone to dislike rehab? i know it's good for me,but part of me wants to quit! hell if i know why,either. trish
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MNmom
I understand
I understand
I think it is normal to not want to go to cardiac rehab. I just completed the program, and felt it was too slow at first, but they probably gave me the reality I needed as far as my limitations, etc. I am now happy to report that i am back at Golds full time, participating in strength training and aerobic classes as well as on my own on the elliptical machine, etc.
On my last day of rehab, I asked the staff if there are people who dont come back after starting, they said yes...and some call and say they are not coming any more, some just dont show up.
All in all, it gave me confidence and accountability to get back to my old routine much faster than I would have on my own. When it was over, I appreciated it. While in the middle of it, I thought it was kinda a drag...ultimately the choice is up to you, but think of it as a insurance paid personal trainer- what you put into it is what you get out of it, for sure!
I guess I am more passionate about this subject than I realized...
Let us know how it goes!
Ingrid
I understand
I think it is normal to not want to go to cardiac rehab. I just completed the program, and felt it was too slow at first, but they probably gave me the reality I needed as far as my limitations, etc. I am now happy to report that i am back at Golds full time, participating in strength training and aerobic classes as well as on my own on the elliptical machine, etc.
On my last day of rehab, I asked the staff if there are people who dont come back after starting, they said yes...and some call and say they are not coming any more, some just dont show up.
All in all, it gave me confidence and accountability to get back to my old routine much faster than I would have on my own. When it was over, I appreciated it. While in the middle of it, I thought it was kinda a drag...ultimately the choice is up to you, but think of it as a insurance paid personal trainer- what you put into it is what you get out of it, for sure!
I guess I am more passionate about this subject than I realized...
Let us know how it goes!
Ingrid
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rocksoldier
i think i keep thinking i should be able to do more ! i used to do 1 hour on the t-mill just last fall....and now-6 minutes on the t-mill ! it's just odd that i dread it. and then today,2 of the nurses pulled me in a room and started in about diet,etc......i felt like rolling my eyes-i mean every other day,i swear,someone from dietary was coming in my hospital room....i dunno....trish
! it's just odd that i dread it. and then today,2 of the nurses pulled me in a room and started in about diet,etc......i felt like rolling my eyes-i mean every other day,i swear,someone from dietary was coming in my hospital room....i dunno....trish
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MNmom
I understand! I was annoyed at first too- and it was inconvienient- I had to find child care for an hour and a half three days a week. I was also annoyed at my slow speed- but the good news is, slow and steady wins the race! My initial 6 minute walk that I did on the first session I walked at a speed of 2.9 MPH. On my last session - my speed was 3.8! Pre surgery I also spent an hour at the gym- the elliptical- I thought I would never see that day again- but like I said, now i can stand an hour long class with barbells and weights - of course I dont put too much on the barbell, but it doesnt take much to feel it the next day!
Hang in there, you will be glad you did. Just think - its better than putting it off altogether, and you are safely monitored- so easier than doing it alone.
Ingrid
Hang in there, you will be glad you did. Just think - its better than putting it off altogether, and you are safely monitored- so easier than doing it alone.
Ingrid
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MNmom
one more thing, it may seem slow- as it did for me- but they were actually working me as hard as my heart rate would allow- and it gets to be more every session- promise
kfay
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I opted out of all of the dietary/nutrition part of rehab. I also would skip out during the "lectures" on various subjects every week. I must say I didn't really enjoy it...most of the older people there with me had been going there for a least a year...several had gone for many, many years. My neighbor is one of the nurses there and she knew I wasn't really a fan, so after 3 weeks or so, I just kind of quit going. I'm now signed up to do a program at our local Y which is like a post cardiac rehab program...we'll see how it goes.
Kim
Kim
I guess it can be different from place to place. In the rehab I went to, most of the stuff about diet and lifestyle just came in the form of handouts. No lecturing or "preaching." Basically, we did the exercises, they monitored us, and we all told jokes and had fun. It was great.
As for exercise being too slow at first, they want to be cautious and gradually build you up. Not go too hard, too fast at the outset. Gradually progressing to higher levels is the idea.
Of course, it's no disaster if you just don't like it. You can get back into exercise gradually in other ways.
As for exercise being too slow at first, they want to be cautious and gradually build you up. Not go too hard, too fast at the outset. Gradually progressing to higher levels is the idea.
Of course, it's no disaster if you just don't like it. You can get back into exercise gradually in other ways.
There's nothing magic about their special little rehab room! If you know the type of program you should be following, and you have your own monitoring devices, you can do it with a personal trainer or on your own.
I do all my walking in my neighborhood, and I have a recumbent bike at home. My husband, Mr. Rehab Athlete, designed my weight program. (Two whole pounds!) My chiro designed my stretching program.
I don't plan on driving somewhere to walk on a treadmill when I can walk outside!
A lot of people say that cardic rehab is inspirational. If you don't feel inspired, I would quickly find something else that makes you want to exercise.
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rocksoldier
thanks for your responses! trish
I got a lot out of the cardiac rehab both from an emotional standpoint & physical. It made me feel better when I first started exercising to know someone was monitoring me closely. They were the ones to tell me my heart rate was over 120 bpm at rest. This prompted me to question the medication my cardio had put me on for a-flutter. I agree it is a slow pace but once I went for several weeks I felt secure enough to quit the rehab and go it on my own.
The other little thing I enjoyed was being the young kid on the block. Having worked for a large corporation for many years and missing being the young go-getter, this was kind of fun and flattering!
The other little thing I enjoyed was being the young kid on the block. Having worked for a large corporation for many years and missing being the young go-getter, this was kind of fun and flattering!
