Stairs for me have always felt moderate but it's always dependent on the individual. The 'perceived' level is what counts. If climbing feels tough for you it's probably high-intensity and not moderate-intensity. Swimming for me is high-intensity even if I'm going 2.5 mph. Rock climbing is almost always moderate.
Great point. Comorbidities always require a very nuanced and often a team-based approach. For example, weight loss shouldn't be a strategy for someone who is underweight, rigorous exercise shouldn't be started for someone with angina until cleared by their doctor, and even meditation practices can set off major panic attacks for those predisposed to it.
Gradually working yourself up to a high exercise capacity is one of the most important results of any cardiac rehab program. Some will make it as far as being able to run a marathon after bypass or heart failure. Others may get as far as walking to their mailbox without feeling winded. All of these are wins and what matters is what works the best for the individual.
The potassium substitute is always interesting to me. Seems like something that could make big differences if implemented in restaurants or if it is more encouraged at the grocery store. I take it the taste is identical. Have you tried it?
I think that's the issue with it - it's not quite the same flavor as regular salt. The good news is that you don't need 100% KCl, even 25% KCl is quite good and you'll hardly notice the difference in taste.
Until it comes in a grinder like my Himalayan pink salt... (Which it doesn't)... I can imagine using it in homemade tomato sauces, but I have a hard time believing it tastes the same... Every other substitute I've tried tastes noticeably different
Thank you for sharing. I am not known for having the most distinguished tastebuds. My wife would probably pick up even one granule of KCl. If the salt substitute doesn't resonate with you, you could try just adding more potassium rich foods. And if that's not as effective, the other 10 items on the list hopefully will move the needle a little.
Would you recommend climbing one flight of stairs up and down for 6 to 8 times as Moderate-intensity cardio exercise. Kindly opine
Stairs for me have always felt moderate but it's always dependent on the individual. The 'perceived' level is what counts. If climbing feels tough for you it's probably high-intensity and not moderate-intensity. Swimming for me is high-intensity even if I'm going 2.5 mph. Rock climbing is almost always moderate.
Also would not be safe or desirable for some folks -eg those with renal impairment
Great point. Comorbidities always require a very nuanced and often a team-based approach. For example, weight loss shouldn't be a strategy for someone who is underweight, rigorous exercise shouldn't be started for someone with angina until cleared by their doctor, and even meditation practices can set off major panic attacks for those predisposed to it.
The exercise prescription for heart failure always puzzled me... We seriously want these folks running marathons???
Gradually working yourself up to a high exercise capacity is one of the most important results of any cardiac rehab program. Some will make it as far as being able to run a marathon after bypass or heart failure. Others may get as far as walking to their mailbox without feeling winded. All of these are wins and what matters is what works the best for the individual.
The potassium substitute is always interesting to me. Seems like something that could make big differences if implemented in restaurants or if it is more encouraged at the grocery store. I take it the taste is identical. Have you tried it?
I think that's the issue with it - it's not quite the same flavor as regular salt. The good news is that you don't need 100% KCl, even 25% KCl is quite good and you'll hardly notice the difference in taste.
Until it comes in a grinder like my Himalayan pink salt... (Which it doesn't)... I can imagine using it in homemade tomato sauces, but I have a hard time believing it tastes the same... Every other substitute I've tried tastes noticeably different
Thank you for sharing. I am not known for having the most distinguished tastebuds. My wife would probably pick up even one granule of KCl. If the salt substitute doesn't resonate with you, you could try just adding more potassium rich foods. And if that's not as effective, the other 10 items on the list hopefully will move the needle a little.