Walk faster or longer?

Why not alternate days -- some days longer but slower,
others less time but a bit faster. Or do some days with the
same or a bit more time but include a couple of short (like
1-2 minutes) faster (just a tad) intervals.

Just don't increase both at the same time (same day) --
don't go both faster and longer in the same workout.

Conventional (i.e. for healthy folk) advice says don't
increase distance more than 10%/week. And if faster makes
you at all uncomfortable, slow down, and though you may not
have to end your workout don't be shy about doing so -- just
be more careful next time.

Congratulations! Good Work! bj

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I had a stent placed in my heart last month (Mar.12th, 95%
blocked, no

heart

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attach). I am able to walk on the TM a 3m.p.h. for 30 min.
I have worked my way up to this over the past few weeks.
Should I increase my speed or

my

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distance or both? What do you guys think? <I have the
okay of my

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Jo Ann in MD. I walked for 30 min. & went 1.60 miles
today.....I feel really GOOD!!

"nnaoj5" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I had a stent placed in my heart last month (Mar.12th, 95%
blocked, no

heart

Quoted message said:

attach). I am able to walk on the TM a 3m.p.h. for 30 min.
I have worked my way up to this over the past few weeks.
Should I increase my speed or

my

Quoted message said:

distance or both? What do you guys think? <I have the
okay of my

cardio.>

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Jo Ann in MD. I walked for 30 min. & went 1.60 miles
today.....I feel really GOOD!!

You might consider investing in a heart rate monitor
(perhaps you could get your doctor to prescribe it). Given
your recent history, I would assume that you should be
careful about how high you raise your heart rate. But this
question should really be addressed to your physician. His
opinion will be much more informed than any you'll get from
this (or any other) newsgroup...this one included <g>.

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Runners and Walkers

You need to consult your doctor but if all is ok with
him/her then be aware your cardiovascular improvement maybe
faster then the ability of your body to handle the thumping
and stress associated with longer or faster walking. Its
takes much longer for your "frame" (bones, joints and
tendons) to adapt to the workouts.

Proceed carefully, the general rule is not to increase your
distance any more then 10% at a time. Give your body some
time to adapt to the longer distance before you increase it
further. Maybe three to four weeks. Otherwise you may risk
injury. Runners have this same issue. A heart rate monitor
is helpful to track how much you are stressing yourself.
PLus the monitor also shows you how quickly your heart
returns to rest after your workout. I believe if it takes
more then 20 mins to return to within 10% of your rest rate
you are over stressing your body.

Good luck, keep us informed. Dont forget to enjoy yourself
and the discovery of what works for you.

Jim

"nnaoj5" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:L4udnXy1E8LjaObdRVn-
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I had a stent placed in my heart last month (Mar.12th, 95%
blocked, no

heart

Quoted message said:

attach). I am able to walk on the TM a 3m.p.h. for 30 min.
I have worked my way up to this over the past few weeks.
Should I increase my speed or

my

Quoted message said:

distance or both? What do you guys think? <I have the
okay of my

cardio.>

Quoted message said:

Jo Ann in MD. I walked for 30 min. & went 1.60 miles
today.....I feel really GOOD!!

I think you are doing really well, do you feel better for
walking, could you have done this before you had the stent
put in your heart. Did this give you a new lease of life.?
Did you have a heart attack?