I've had some fun recently working with Gemini Deep Research to tweak my exercise program for optimum health. First I asked about what's the best prescription for a 72 year old (it will be 73 tomorrow) with moderate aortic paravalvular leakage, who is also on metoprolol (a beta-blocker that tends to restrain heart rate response … Continue reading Tweaking My Exercise Program With AI
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Resistance Training With Cardiac Issues
My last strength workout went really well, I was able to go pretty hard without pushing my heart rate excessively. But afterwards it occurred to me that monitoring heart rate might not be enough. Strength training can cause a temporary spike in blood pressure which is probably not a good idea. I figured there must … Continue reading Resistance Training With Cardiac Issues
More Fun With Recumbent Experimentation
On Thursday I did my upper body strength training workout then did an easy ride on my recumbent. Friday I tried out the recumbent with a 28" rear wheel and 20" front. I did a little better on my two local short time trials, the digital loop and the "New Morgan Hill criterium" (that's it's … Continue reading More Fun With Recumbent Experimentation