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Originally Posted by yuliyasha

Very nice. I'd prefer biofeedback of any kind instead of drugs...and fitness program is one of them. Um, cardio work-out also strengthens myocardial muscles and improves oxygenation and expansion of lungs. People with CHF (chronic hear failure) often suffer from sortness of breath and pulmonary decompensation, which makes person even more fatigue and sick. To avoid MI (myocardial infarction) or stoke, my patients encouraged to do active range of motion exercises and breathing exercises to improve oxygenation and circulation of the body.
The physical exercise also triggers release of natural endorphins such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, adrenalin...They improve client's energy levels and emotional well-being. That's what makes you want to go back and work out even if you're sore --feeling of satisfaction and stress relief.

How soon are patients with chronic heart failure encouraged to being moving around actively? I would think they would want to wait a while before getting back to exercising, and then once you do start exercising, how hard can you eventually push yourself? Like nothing ever happened or is it expected that one should take it a little easier for the rest of their lives?