I am a 78 year old senior citizen and have had constant afib for at least the last 15 years approximately. I constantly train 3 times a week for an hour and a half each session in my local gym for power lifting with a personal trainer and training partner. I have been monitored regularly. I do not knowingly suffer with any symptoms and it is only the consultant that reminds me that I have afib. I mention this because I lead a very good healthy life and want to remind all seniors how important exercise is as one gets older.
May I ask what medications you take, if any?🤔 I enjoy exercising but am limited to what I can do due to bad arthritis. I love working in the yard. Thinking about getting a spin cycle! I'll have to try one first though, as I don't know how my knees will react! Treadmills truly kill my poor knees!
God bless you! I have a father of similar age and wish I could get him to do the same. Healthful vigilant parents are a blessing to their children as much as the children can be to the parents. Well done.
This is all very well but I have a-fib. and I used to take a lot exercise , skiing, swimming, cycling, rock-climbing, hill-walking. But but but I now have a severely arthritic hip which was diagnosed in 2019 and has still not been operated on. It is extremely difficult to exercise when one can't walk without sticks.
My question is you say you have a fib and you’re exercising in running around doing things? Do you feel it and if you feel your pulse can you feel your heart skipping?
I am 66 and was diagnosed some 7 years ago with chronic AF. I am convinced that my weight (100kgs) at that time caused sleep apnea which ultimately resulted in my contracting AF. Since then I have lost 25 kgs in weight and train hard 4 days a week. My resting heart rate is 65 and my BP is 100/60. I have no AF symptoms and look and feel great
I'm 66 years old and the Afib started 2 months ago; I have been a runner for 47 years. Due to the Afib, now I only walk (10 miles/day)... but I continue to do everything else. I have an appointment with a cardiologist in three weeks _ I have had an echo and numerous blood tests (all great), so am eager to hear his thoughts. I will be taking Dr. Gupta's advice with me, so that I can ask appropriate question.@@holyrunner100
Be very careful with over exercising. That can actually trigger a fib and reverse all the progress you've done. Definitely exercise, but do it moderation and no more than 150 minutes a week. This is coming from a long study.
My heart rate is back on track!! I had AFib problem heart beat was skipping, it was scaring me. I started exercising with just walking 30 mins everyday. I also left caffeine alone soda and tea. Included spinach and broccoli to my diet for potassium. within a few days my heart rate became normal again with no skipping and fluttering heart beats!!
I'm also patient of arrhythmia my heart beat skips when I sit or laying in bed...this is happening from 4 years I'm 26 years old ....improper lifestyle...obesity less activities....🥵🥵😰😰😰😥😥😥😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏I'm from India..
Back again. Last comment was 2 plus years ago. I am still free of AF and started playing pickle ball 5 or 6 days a week for 3 hours at a time. I continue to ride my bike weather permitting. I will be 77 years old next month. Thank you for your videos. Ben
I have been free of AFib for 3 plus years. I bike 20 to 30 miles a day as weather permits. I walk 10,000 steps a day by my fit bit. Great videos and thank you for doing them.
@Ben Burgess "I bike... as weather permits." In winter I have my bike on a trainer and I measure time (not distance) spinning. I use the trainer for HIIT so I add in sprint intervals to get my heart rate up.
I have had two episodes of Afib, 2009 and 2015. Looking back both were stress related after deaths in the family. After the second episode I changed my lifestyle and now do yoga 3 times a week. So far so good!
This sounds very similar to my experience with Afib… I’m 77 and got a trampoline 3 years ago and I put on Donna Summers on my I Google and BOUNCE not jump to the music..I do 3-4 songs which is about 15 minutes…I also walk and exercise in the pool once or twice a week…I have not had any episodes of Afib in 6 years now..( my Afib was short,,17 hours the first time "huge stress event brought it on” second was 45 min.."sister going for catheterization,,,,was stressed) I’m a retired nurse that worked Cardiology 20 years so mine was "self diagnosed " I’ve been feeling great ..At 70 I went vegan then at 76 I went Pescatarian so I’m thinking between my good eating and exercise I "should" be ok😊
Thank you Dr.. Gupta. When I was first diagnosed with arial fibrillation about six weeks ago, I visited four doctors, Three of whom were cardiologists. They prescribed anti coagulants and something to slow my heartbeat as well as a procedure involving electrical shocks. I was so depressed because I read about all the side effects. I actually thought my days were numbered. Then I started watching your videos and all the replies from other patients. You gave me so much hope and the stress is practically gone. I will concentrate now on hoping to get better using exercises, proper diet, and a better lifestyle. You help so many of us.
Dr. Gupta is wonderful. Senior. I do 10000 steps most days, occasional weight lifting. Supplements, diet ok, not perfect. Afib seems to be under control.
Sometime when lifting weights, i would get a sudden afib onset where my heart would just take off beating really fast, faster than it should organically from the exercise, I found a very quick cure to it. All you do is gently hold your breath and pinch your nose, gently release your breath, then do it again gently, not a hard breath hold, put the brakes on easy, this will put pressure on the vegas nerve and slows your heart rate down almost instantly, I was amased at how quick and effective this works. I feel like I'm gently retraining my heart not to do it because its not happening very often now,
Afib gets so much reduced with a whole foods plant based diet. Keep the complex carbs high, keep the toxic and greasy animal products low. Take Vit D and Vit B 12 regularly. Ditch your stressfull life, meditate every day - breathe, see your loved ones as often as you can, take a daily 30 min stressless walk, sleep 8 hours every night. You may see wonders. Your body can heal by itself more than you can imagine.
In pegasus spyware days people are not allowed to sleep in a growing hateful society in India now...unfortunate though this have been the truth with good people who loves to live with a humanitarian religion free caste free life in our country today.....
Just my anecdote..70 yr old female with no comorbidities. Noticed a coupe of episodes of PAT while lying in bed. Then remembered my old nursing days ("The heart is a muscle. The heart is a pump.") and figured out that I just needed to push myself aerobically more, so incorporated swimming laps into my walking/yoga regime. Well no more tachycardia. My resting pulse is 50 bpm and even when I push myself with freestyle, can only get to 120bpm (so need to up the ante on that!). Did not go to the doctor as I was asymptomatic. If people could realise that their body can heal itself if you listen to it, and do the right thing. Don't go trotting off to the doctor thinking pills will solve everything. Sometimes, it's the simple things that work.
Thank you for making this video. You are absolutely right that people with A Fib are scared to exercise, me included. I’d never do it if im in it. But i was scared to elevate the heart rate too hight in fear of triggering it. Now, watching your video i feel encouraged to exercise without fear. I’m on meds for it and it seems to be controlling the A Fib. Yay. Tell us more about how to take care of our hearts
I was having episodes every 4 weeks. Since I started running, starting at 5 mins upto now 30 mins a day I haven't had an episode for months now. This coupled with eating much healthier has led me to lose 5 kgs which I'm sure has also helped.
Thank you so much Dr. Gupta! I am so glad to have found your videos on AFib. I am a 59 yr old male, pretty healthy other than recently diagnosed AFib (31%). My electrocardiologist suggests me to have ablation right away while my Mom's doctor (overseas) strongly suggests medication myself. I myself actually want to handle myself through lifestyle adjustments (drinking more water, small/frequent meals, sleep early, monitored exercise with Apple Watch) and supplements. Here you go that I saw your video! Your explanations in all your videos I watched so far are so clear and logical in both scientific and commonsense! THANK YOU!
Thank you so much, Dr. Gupta. You are a gift to thousands of us! You answer so many questions and guide us in holistic decision making. I am very glad I found you.
For those asking duration, I went to the study to see. It states do: 10min warm up @ 60-70% of max 4sets-4min intervals @ 85-95% With 3 min recovery in between. 5 min cool down
I am a 79 year old (in 2 weeks) retired ER physician and I am a rabid advocate of the health benefits of cycling. It truly works miracles and as an example I can still do 4 minute 19 second on the USAA Cycling 5 minute TT (a 4% average upgrade at 6300 foot elevation in Colorado Springs). I weigh low 170 pounds. I can't believe how good I still feel thanks to cycling BUT one area doctors never discuss (and this is huge) is alcohol and the heart. Alcohol is a potent cardiomyotoxin (meaning it is toxic to the heart muscle and causes heart muscle inflammation) but this is dose related. When I was in training I had a 23 year old die from his excessive alcohol intake causing congestive heart failure. In the ER I would see young people come in with an arrhythmia over the holidays due to excessive alcohol (thus the title "Holiday Heart"). As one gets older the risk of Atrial Fibrillation goes up logarithmically and AF can be exercise induced. AF causation is multifactorial and these precipitators make it much more likely during a ride: dehydration, low potassium, hypothermia (even drinking a smoothie can bring it on!), lack of sleep, too much caffeine, thyroid excess, and others. But no one ever seems to bring up the subject of excessive alcohol prior and the risk of AF. I love a nice red wine and this leaves me conflicted but I have found that half a bottle 2-3 days a week seems to not precipitate AF so one does not need to totally do without. My take home message to all us geriatric cycling advocates is keep all those precipitators to a minimum including alcohol and you can continue to partake of the Fountain of Youth and not need what most doctors would recommend: blood thinners or cardiac ablation! Also, watch your heart monitor (Garmin or whatever) like a hawk and when your rate starts getting in the upper ranges just back off to keep it out of trouble. Very high rate from exertion can bring on AF. AND be sure you are not overweight because any fatty tissue on your body gives off inflammatory cytokines (signaling molecules) which leave you in a chronically inflammed state prone to AF (and cancer). 2 days ago I did a 48 mile and climbed 5000 feet and it was wonderful!
You’re the best Sanjay , if I ever need a cardiologist I would definable pick you..........Thank goodness I don’t need one . Keep vlogging, best wishes xxx
i accidentally discovered the exercise/afib connection while riding my bike one day and found the exercise helped the afib. this is good info. thanks Doc!
My 87 year old mom had a pacemaker put in 2 years ago and has gotten more tired and weak since then. When I went with her to her cardiologist appointment recently he said she should be exercising 3 times a week. [which I had been telling her but since I’m not a dr. She didn’t believe me.) She complains that her knees hurt and she’s now using a walker to get around her condo. She says she’s too tired to do much even though cardiologist said she will get more energy if she exercises. It’s frustrating when she won’t help herself. She was always a high energy person until the A-fib came on. I think I will play this video for her. Thank you! Love your videos and it doesn’t hurt that you’re hot!
3 times a week. 10 minute warmup at 60-70 maximum heart rate (which is 220 minus your age), then a 4 minute interval to 85-95 maximum heart rate, with 3 minutes of active recovery at 60 to 70% of maximum heart rate. I would assume it would be best to do this every other day as opposed to 3 consecutive days allowing the body to rest a day between exercising. I purchased a Polar heart monitor last week and have been using it while walking . I will add this routine to my things I am trying to get rid of my afib. thanks, Dr Gupta.
@@stephenmarkham1082 I had an ablation in April 2018 and thanks to God I am still OK. I am having trouble with skipped beats when exercising but still doing great. I see my DR tomorrow to get answers about my skipping and if I can do this exercise .
@@RobbsHomemadeLife I have just been diagnosed with AFib today after 2 months of heart all over the place. However I have four horses and two need riding. On Saturday I was jumping one of them. I feel better for walking up to the field and riding the horse. Doctor hasn't told me to stop, went to see the horses tonight, immediately felt better, pulse normal.
I was diagnosed with AFib about 5 months ago--I decided that I needed to lose weight and exercise. I went on a plant based diet and now, I walk the mall every day (it's still winter here). I would like to do more exercise such as riding my bike and walking at the park when the weather gets warmer. But I totally agree that exercise is a must and has certainly helped with keeping my AFib under control! As always you have such great teaching videos!
@@dauntiekay2768 how are u now before some months I feels afib so doctor give me beta blockers my age 20 what exercise have to do now I do 5-10 min slow jogging and 5 min jumping but feels like this is not enough my weight is 81 I want to loss my weight now I don't eat non vegs
THANK YOU for making this video!! I am 52yo and entered an AFib episode a little over two weeks ago, was prescribed metoprolol and a blood thinner and was scheduled for a cardioversion. Based on your videos, I immediately 1) Stopped all caffeine and alcohol; 2) Slept more, made sure to get 8 hours of continuous sleep each night; 3) started taking 400mg daily magnesium glycinate; 4) Followed the exercise regimen in this video on an exercise bike, 3x per week. The hardest part was measuring my heart rate -- my chest strap monitor would just go crazy, I had somewhat better luck with a pulse oximeter on my index finger. Yesterday morning, during the exercise, my Afib broke! It happened during the recovery session after the second 4-minute interval. I am back to sinus rhythm and will hopefully stay that way. Going to definitely keep up this exercise routine as well as all other changes. I had gotten into this terrible habit of not sleeping continuously through the night -- I'd nap when I got home from work, then write until about 3am, then get up at 7. Had been doing this for months and I think the lack of REM sleep was a factor in triggering this. Plus maybe some overaggressive exercise on the weekends (I'm getting to be an old guy). Thank you again for this and all your other videos!
Thanks for making these videos! Your so awesome talking to us like we’re friends! I gotta get the name of your other channel! So much great 👍 information!
Thank you so much…. We need more caring doctors like you. Can’t Thank you enough!! Your informations encourage me and give me hope . I am 62yrs and discovered I have persistent A-fib… I had Ablation done 3 months ago and it did not worked… next week having Cardio version and doctor put me on Amiodarone now for 6 months …. I am Very scared … but I am going to walk more and eat healthier. Thank you doctor ❤️
Thank you so much. I took your guidance; I started doing Crossfit three weeks ago, making a huge difference. When my Afib comes on, it's not as prominent. Thanks! Again. Please keep up the exceptional work, my brother. Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
Yes moderate weight but everything is done By time. Example: 10-minute cap Perform as an unbroken complex. Use a hook grip. Power clean 2 front squat 3 push jerk *Use 50-60% of your 1RM clean and jerk. Single weight for all rounds. 4 rounds, each for time, rest 2 minutes between rounds: 20 box hop 24/20" 15 toes to bar 10 handstand pushup
I had WPWS from 19 to 43 years old, then I had an ablation and it has gone since then , I am 72 now. When I had palpitations there were several methods I used to try and stop it, ex. an exaggerated yawn stretching the arms and holding breathe briefly , . cold water on the back and neck to "catch your breathe" , Its a breathing thing really , relax , do not panic or get anxious is another , a bit like meditating . breathe slowly relax. They didn't always work but often they did. My best wishes to all those with palpitations, the advice here is good . oh and easy on the booze and smoking .
this really helped alot. I was afraid to go for walks for fear it would put me into afib. I am in a flutter after having the cardio version. I have had a fib for 20 years at least. So I can go back to walking thank you so much
Cardiac rehab after surgery and history of a fib.Think the excersizes in group Warm up and cool down.Also the group helps with support and other people Going through the same thing.A good laugh helps and able to ask any questions.
Hard to exercise when I take a drug that stops my heart from speeding up. Add to that the fact that the Afib or whatevertheheck it is is caused by my Sleep Apnea. What results: leg cramps from lack of enough oxygen in the blood.
I've had one episode of AF about 7 weeks ago. It was very traumatic with my blood pressure going extremely low and my heart rate going very high (220 up and down). I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. I was given intravenous meds to slow my heart rate and blood thinners in the Emergency Room. About three hours later, while getting an echo cardiogram, my heart converted to NSR by itself and I felt completely better almost instantly. The cardiologist put me on Metoprolol and Xarelto. He also changed my blood pressure med from Enalapril to Losarten because my blood pressure was fairly high and had been for quite some time. My heart is healthy, but does have slight thickening of some walls due to long term uncontrolled high blood pressure. In your video, you say it's safe to exercise while in AF. While the cardiologist says that if I have another episode, it will be much milder because of the drugs he put me on, I'm wondering if you still think it's healthy to exercise even though my blood pressure got to around 70/?? while I had the AF episode. I love working out but I have anxiety over having another episode while I'm in the gym or working out. I'm trying to lose weight and finding it more difficult on the new drugs.
Well I've been a long time runner very fit; Required two cardio version and lots of medication; Gone from barely able to walk and now back to trail running.
Exercise is rarely a bad idea. I am 43, had mvr in 2017 and I have chronic afib. I work out 5 - 6 days a week, doing strength, endurance and hypertrophy training. I have never been in better shape. My sleep is good, by breathing is fine, my stress tolerance improves with time and my sex life is great. I would vote for exercise each time. Just monitor your response closely, measure as much as possible and aim to improve incrementally
Endurance training was performed as walking or running on a treadmill 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Each session started with a 10-minute warmup at 60% to 70% of maximal heart rate obtained at exercise testing (HRpeak), followed by four 4-minute intervals at 85% to 95% of HRpeak with 3 minutes of active recovery at 60% to 70% of HRpeak between intervals, ending with a 5-minute cooldown period.
Yes always useful , I so much appreciate your videos , the information you share is so valuable to us frieghtened a-fibers . you are amazing , many thanks
Be careful telling patients to exercise with Afib. It works the opposite for me. I take the meds, do the things I need to do on a daily basis. I tried mild to moderate exercise but it makes it much worse in my case. Many times when I know Im in Afib I sit/lay down & it improves. At times when I lay down it goes away & when I start walking again the Afib returns. Im a 73 yrs old female 5ft 8, 145lbs no diabetes, no high cholesterol , no heart disease.I do have very unstable Hypertension & did recently get 2 lead PM due to complete heart block. And of course I still deal with the Afib. Im just saying if I did not know my Afib symptoms so well continuing to walk/exercise I could really get into more trouble with the Afib. Other patients might not have the advantage of information I have in my case & they might push themselves to exercise thinking they are doing what is best.I hope this will be helpful to someone.
So, while it appears safe to do interval training with AFib, how does one overcome the light headedness, chest constriction, and shortness of breath? Is there some sort of learning curve or accommodation to these AFib symptoms that allows one to ignore the discomfort? Please advise.
I have A Fib. And what you are talking about is 100% correct...i was doing what you are talking about before i was diagnosed with A fib. And was filling great when i was exercising.. But when i stop all hell broke lose and I had AFib the whole time. And did not know it because i exercised all the time.. So if you are treating your AFib by exercising you can't stop its like taking medication you cant stop or your symptom will get worst...exercise the same if you stop your symptom will get worst... I found this out my self.... So you are correct.
I have afib also. Had an ablation about 2 years ago. I still suffer from it but less frequently. I also notice when I exercise it seems to stop. Im gals i seen this video to confirm what i suspected.
I am 74 and having afib episodes, at least a few per week. Light exercise has seemed to help, and am glad to hear in this study it's okay to do more intense exercise, actually it sounds much more intense than I've been doing. My question is, if I am in afib during exercise, how do I know what my heart rate is? When I'm in afib, it fluctuates between about 50bpm and 120bpm. This is measured by an ear sensor I use with my Heartmath app.
I wonder, if when an AFib sufferer is having an episode at home, office or otherwise, that perhaps an aggressive marching in place might help to alleviate the symptoms and return the rhythm to normal.
I an 78 years old with intermittent AFIB. I Live in a country with socialized medicine where I dont see my cardiologist but once a year. My diet is mostly green and little processed foods. Exercise has always been hard for me to maintain as I am have arthritis and osteoporosis. I started intermittent exercise and I can do it and found you for more information. I've been doing 2 minutes with 20 seconds of high intensity for 4 seconds. Not as long with
Great advice Dr. Gupta, will share it with my son. He has Afib since he was 18 y.o and noticed that nothing can stop episodes of a fib as good as exercise . He would be in a fib for 24 hours and meds would not work, then he would go to the gym and A Fib goes away! He is waiting for his ablation nevertheless :)
Thanks I really appreciate your videos on a fib. I will be incorporating many of your recommendations into my life. Our bodies are wonderful healing machines. Medications are helpful but we need to help ourselves through natural means as much as possible.
I have had paroxysmal afib for 18 months. 57yo male BMI 32, otherwise good health. My last episode in Sep 2020 was brought on 35 minutes into a heavy cardio session. My pulse suddenly jumped 40 beats to 175. Its an awful feeling. I was stuck in afib for the next 10 days. For me I just feel weak and lethargic and get a bit of postural hypotension/feeling faint when I stand. I managed to revert it to sinus rhythm a week later by getting my heart rate up to 130 bpm and holding it >130 or 80%max for 15+ minutes. Suddenly my pulse dropped down to 80-85 and I instantly new I was back in normal rhythm and have been for 10 straight weeks now. YMMV but worked for me. I work out for 3 hours a week but now avoid hard cardio and concentrate on weights and muscle and strong core instead. I am stuck in China and not confident about treatment here. I feel like seeking treatment when i'm in normal sinus rhythm is a bit of a waste of time too.
I had my 1st ever Afib episode a few weeks ago. I've been scared to push my heart since then, so have just walked. This shows me I should be more worried doing nothing than getting back to some medium intensity exercise :) Does anyone know if weights (not heavy just toning) is good or bad as heart rate goes up and down for each set?
I would think moderate resistance training would be fine?🤔 I have read that very heavy dead-weight lifting can cause problems if done over a long period of time. Can sometimes enlarge the atrium section of the heart, is what I think I remember reading about? I like to walk uphill with about 15 or 20 pounds in a backpack. I feel the extra exertion but it feels good and not overly strenuous. But I am much older now and had to figure out how best to exercise!😎 Good luck to you!😉 Btw.... Don't allow AFib to control your life! I've dealt with it now for the past year and a half and most times I truly completely forget about it! I've had a few AFib episodes since my first one, but never had to go back to the emergency for it again! Always able to bring my heart-beat back into normal sinus rhythm within a few minutes!😉 So live your BEST life and DON'T stress about it!!😎
@@Jackettc Your welcome!😊 There are many people who live long and very active lives with AFib. Quite a few compete regularly in athletic events. One guy who posts on UA-cam is a competitive bike racer and he is in his mid 60's! He had to adjust his training a bit, such resting the day after training hard or a bike race. AFib can be triggered by a number of variables. It differs widely from one person to the next. But it's an easy thing to live with if you don't make it bigger than what it is. You sound like you lead a healthy life-style with exercising, so I'm pretty sure you eat pretty clean and don't fill your body with junk? YOU should be just Fine!!😉😎
Sanjay, thank you so very much for all your fantastic videos and information, you are indeed a saint! You have helped a countless number of people here in the US including myself in Alabama USA. I cannot thank you enough for your information and help in the people in need of understanding it all!
Thank you posting your video, very interesting. I have persistent Afib (upto a week to 10 days), diagnosed 5 years ago... Whenever I go into Afib I discovered going on my bike or turbo trainer and elevating my heart rate to over 200 bpm. for 15 mins or over (after 24 hours going into Afib) would put me back into normal rhythm again. Ive posted a video showing this. I'm sure this would not be advised but it works consistently for me. Also, regular exercise (cycling for me) has definitely reduced the number of occasions I have gone into Afib too. My cardiologist didn't not seem to have an opinion on my cycling getting me out of AF but I have seen studies in the US looking at this.
Ha ha - "I'll bore them to sleep..." I've had numerous procedures (3 cardio-versions and an ablation) since 2018 when I was diagnosed with a very enlarged heart and a 25% ejection fraction. Five cardiologists were collaborating to try to understand what happened as I don't have any of the co-morbidities typical of this problem. Fast forward ... I'm highly sensitive to medications and that created other problems. By 2020, my ejection fraction had increased to 68% and I was gradually improving. I've found that breathing exercises have helped control AF, but recently have had difficulty stopping the episodes. I will definitely try the interval exercises and see what happens. I believe that our bodies want to heal and I have used exercise all my life to keep myself functioning well, so this isn't much of a stretch. Thank you for your compassion and for sharing this information.
I am in AFib now and have been for 2 months. I have open heart twice. Had endocarditis and mitral valve replacement. Prescribed bisoprolol for Afib but cant get on with them. Feel anxious about getting out there to exercise because of the Afib. Will give this regime a try
I had AFib and it seems to have been temporary. I’ m convinced it was due to my overdoing deep breathing exercises for a while in a misguided attempt to lower BP. It seems to have gone now (14 months since episode). I exercise regularly in the form of brisk (4+ mph) walks of an average of over 5 miles a day (I didn’t do this while I had the AFib).
How many interval cycles? It was like a ten-minute warm-up, with a four on, three off interval - but how many of those? How long should the total exercise period ideally be?
Dr gupta sir importance of exercise in AFib very well explained and proved with statistics. Valuable knowledge like the video thanks and good wishes 19/11/2019
So, my question is simple. My electrophysiologist told me my only course of treatment was an oblation. However, I decided on my own several months ago to start walking/hiking aggressively 5-6 days a week for an hour. My symptoms, like the study you refer to in this video, dramatically decreased. So, why did not my "highly respected dr" tell me to try exercise? After watching this video, I will add the interval part of the equation. Thanks for the great information!
I understand they charge about $80,000 for an ablation!!! Very Expensive equipment... Pressure from above to produce Revenue.... Health Care for Profit in The USA
I get what you are saying and agree, however, I am sure that you are educated, as I am, and the onus is upon us to continue to educate ourselves about all of this. Maybe, in their ivory tower minds, they expect us to be interested enough in ourselves to partner with them in our treatment by “boning” up on all of this. Just a thought that was provoked by your comment……..Good luck to the both of us for this condition that has been thrust upon us.
@@johnanderson8096 That’s what it’s all about. The Drs r going to push the man made Meds on us it’s all about profit. But it’s other ways around it bcuz in truth sometimes the side effects from the meds leads to other problems then you’ll find yourself having to treat them as well 🤦🏽♂️
Thank you Dr Gupta for the video. Somehow I figured out exercise. I am walking in my neighborhood in favorable conditions. Using HIIT and the telephone poles as a measure. My land has a change in elevation of 40’ in the mile I cover. I am currently increasing the speed in my intervals. The rest interval is a leisurely stroll.
I’m 48, recently put on a 2nd HBP Rx, BP still high, 141/120 usually, my chest has been a bit heavy when inhaling….but I decided to go running the other day. I ran almost 5 miles in an hour, walking occasionally, and I was super surprised that 30 minutes in the run how better my chest was feeling……and thank you for sharing this info!
This is very very close to the regime I have been using for years and my AF has not progressed beyond 1-3 times per week for a half hour to three hours. It seems that caffeine may be a trigger for me so I use it rarely... though it is supposed to aid mental function...an important consideration as I age
I am a 78 year old senior citizen and have had constant afib for at least the last 15 years approximately. I constantly train 3 times a week for an hour and a half each session in my local gym for power lifting with a personal trainer and training partner. I have been monitored regularly. I do not knowingly suffer with any symptoms and it is only the consultant that reminds me that I have afib. I mention this because I lead a very good healthy life and want to remind all seniors how important exercise is as one gets older.
May I ask what medications you take, if any?🤔
I enjoy exercising but am limited to what I can do due to bad arthritis. I love working in the yard. Thinking about getting a spin cycle! I'll have to try one first though, as I don't know how my knees will react! Treadmills truly kill my poor knees!
God bless you! I have a father of similar age and wish I could get him to do the same. Healthful vigilant parents are a blessing to their children as much as the children can be to the parents. Well done.
This is all very well but I have a-fib. and I used to take a lot exercise , skiing, swimming, cycling, rock-climbing, hill-walking. But but but I now have a severely arthritic hip which was diagnosed in 2019 and has still not been operated on. It is extremely difficult to exercise when one can't walk without sticks.
My question is you say you have a fib and you’re exercising in running around doing things? Do you feel it and if you feel your pulse can you feel your heart skipping?
@@alisdairmclean8605 get that hip replaced. The sooner, the easier!
I am 66 and was diagnosed some 7 years ago with chronic AF. I am convinced that my weight (100kgs) at that time caused sleep apnea which ultimately resulted in my contracting AF. Since then I have lost 25 kgs in weight and train hard 4 days a week. My resting heart rate is 65 and my BP is 100/60. I have no AF symptoms and look and feel great
I'm 66 years old and the Afib started 2 months ago; I have been a runner for 47 years. Due to the Afib, now I only walk (10 miles/day)... but I continue to do everything else. I have an appointment with a cardiologist in three weeks _ I have had an echo and numerous blood tests (all great), so am eager to hear his thoughts. I will be taking Dr. Gupta's advice with me, so that I can ask appropriate question.@@holyrunner100
Do you have maintenance and what is that
Be very careful with over exercising. That can actually trigger a fib and reverse all the progress you've done. Definitely exercise, but do it moderation and no more than 150 minutes a week. This is coming from a long study.
My heart rate is back on track!! I had AFib problem heart beat was skipping, it was scaring me. I started exercising with just walking 30 mins everyday. I also left caffeine alone soda and tea. Included spinach and broccoli to my diet for potassium. within a few days my heart rate became normal again with no skipping and fluttering heart beats!!
Wow congrats.. are u still okay?
I have afb and walk every day and my chest hurts,and shortness of breath,,, why keep thinking l will walk this away ,,,
@@dianeilarson.loveyoutoohah8615 Sounds like angina.
God bless you
I'm also patient of arrhythmia my heart beat skips when I sit or laying in bed...this is happening from 4 years I'm 26 years old ....improper lifestyle...obesity less activities....🥵🥵😰😰😰😥😥😥😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏I'm from India..
Back again. Last comment was 2 plus years ago. I am still free of AF and started playing pickle ball 5 or 6 days a week for 3 hours at a time. I continue to ride my bike weather permitting. I will be 77 years old next month. Thank you for your videos. Ben
I have been free of AFib for 3 plus years. I bike 20 to 30 miles a day as weather permits. I walk 10,000 steps a day by my fit bit. Great videos and thank you for doing them.
Good for you
how did you do it?
@@sierrafox For me it needs to be a routine. Once in a routine it is easy. Ben
@steven milstead Sorry for being so long but do not do videos often. Answer is 50 mg Flecainide twice day. Ben
@Ben Burgess "I bike... as weather permits." In winter I have my bike on a trainer and I measure time (not distance) spinning. I use the trainer for HIIT so I add in sprint intervals to get my heart rate up.
I have had two episodes of Afib, 2009 and 2015. Looking back both were stress related after deaths in the family. After the second episode I changed my lifestyle and now do yoga 3 times a week. So far so good!
Did u not have 3rd episode at all?
This sounds very similar to my experience with Afib… I’m 77 and got a trampoline 3 years ago and I put on Donna Summers on my I Google and BOUNCE not jump to the music..I do 3-4 songs which is about 15 minutes…I also walk and exercise in the pool once or twice a week…I have not had any episodes of Afib in 6 years now..( my Afib was short,,17 hours the first time "huge stress event brought it on” second was 45 min.."sister going for catheterization,,,,was stressed) I’m a retired nurse that worked Cardiology 20 years so mine was "self diagnosed "
I’ve been feeling great ..At 70 I went vegan then at 76 I went Pescatarian so I’m thinking between my good eating and exercise I "should" be ok😊
@@sharonsue441 I have a rebounder and am going to get another ebike. I felt best when riding my bike really fast. Lol.
Thank you Dr.. Gupta.
When I was first diagnosed with arial fibrillation about six weeks ago, I visited four doctors, Three of whom were cardiologists. They prescribed anti coagulants and something to slow my heartbeat as well as a procedure involving electrical shocks. I was so depressed because I read about all the side effects. I actually thought my days were numbered. Then I started watching your videos and all the replies from other patients. You gave me so much hope and the stress is practically gone. I will concentrate now on hoping
to get better using exercises, proper diet, and a better lifestyle. You help so many of us.
Do you still take the meds for afib?
What is your medicine intake pls
Dr. Gupta is wonderful.
Senior. I do 10000 steps most days, occasional weight lifting. Supplements, diet ok, not perfect.
Afib seems to be under control.
Sometime when lifting weights, i would get a sudden afib onset where my heart would just take off beating really fast, faster than it should organically from the exercise, I found a very quick cure to it. All you do is gently hold your breath and pinch your nose, gently release your breath, then do it again gently, not a hard breath hold, put the brakes on easy, this will put pressure on the vegas nerve and slows your heart rate down almost instantly, I was amased at how quick and effective this works. I feel like I'm gently retraining my heart not to do it because its not happening very often now,
GMan same here. Racing heart then goes into afib. I’ll try that.
Afib gets so much reduced with a whole foods plant based diet. Keep the complex carbs high, keep the toxic and greasy animal products low. Take Vit D and Vit B 12 regularly. Ditch your stressfull life, meditate every day - breathe, see your loved ones as often as you can, take a daily 30 min stressless walk, sleep 8 hours every night. You may see wonders. Your body can heal by itself more than you can imagine.
So agree with everything you recommended (and all of which I do). Let your body heal itself.
In pegasus spyware days people are not allowed to sleep in a growing hateful society in India now...unfortunate though this have been the truth with good people who loves to live with a humanitarian religion free caste free life in our country today.....
Eat the fatty meats and you will feed your hormones, thus feeling better/more calm, and you won’t need to supplement B12 !
@@jimstenlund6017 Well, great advice if you want to increase heart disease! Good job with your keto crap!
@@johnsnow5264 Haha, maybe you will study and learn the error of your ways.
Just my anecdote..70 yr old female with no comorbidities. Noticed a coupe of episodes of PAT while lying in bed. Then remembered my old nursing days ("The heart is a muscle. The heart is a pump.") and figured out that I just needed to push myself aerobically more, so incorporated swimming laps into my walking/yoga regime. Well no more tachycardia. My resting pulse is 50 bpm and even when I push myself with freestyle, can only get to 120bpm (so need to up the ante on that!). Did not go to the doctor as I was asymptomatic.
If people could realise that their body can heal itself if you listen to it, and do the right thing. Don't go trotting off to the doctor thinking pills will solve everything. Sometimes, it's the simple things that work.
Brilliant and really helpful comments.
Thank you for making this video. You are absolutely right that people with A Fib are scared to exercise, me included. I’d never do it if im in it. But i was scared to elevate the heart rate too hight in fear of triggering it. Now, watching your video i feel encouraged to exercise without fear. I’m on meds for it and it seems to be controlling the A Fib. Yay. Tell us more about how to take care of our hearts
I'm going to try "pushing myself" - since my afib started I only walk. I'll get on my exercycle and GO FOR IT... if I fall off, I'm already home!
I was having episodes every 4 weeks. Since I started running, starting at 5 mins upto now 30 mins a day I haven't had an episode for months now. This coupled with eating much healthier has led me to lose 5 kgs which I'm sure has also helped.
I felt best when I rode my bike before it was stolen and before I even knew I had Afib.
God show me in my dream that l could do fitness classes 4 my B/P. I am doing good with sit down Fitness .Praises The Lord!
God is so wonderful 🤗!
Amen 🙏🏻🙌🏼❤️
Anyone concerned about A fib should watch your vids. Great advice. Thanks
The man is from heaven.
Ali Veli I think a same 😊
Ali Veli I totally agree. He's an angel😇
denise reynolds I m agree with you. Dr Sanjay Gupta is a 😇❤️
Heaven must be missing an 😇.
💯
You are out of this world Dr Sanjay Gupta
Many thanks
Over the last two years I've gotten into really good shape and my afib episodes have greatly reduced.
Thank you so much Dr. Gupta! I am so glad to have found your videos on AFib. I am a 59 yr old male, pretty healthy other than recently diagnosed AFib (31%). My electrocardiologist suggests me to have ablation right away while my Mom's doctor (overseas) strongly suggests medication myself. I myself actually want to handle myself through lifestyle adjustments (drinking more water, small/frequent meals, sleep early, monitored exercise with Apple Watch) and supplements. Here you go that I saw your video! Your explanations in all your videos I watched so far are so clear and logical in both scientific and commonsense! THANK YOU!
Cardioversion first
Thank you so much, Dr. Gupta. You are a gift to thousands of us! You answer so many questions and guide us in holistic decision making. I am very glad I found you.
What a totally delightful person you are!!!!
This guy is legend!!!! Thank you!
For those asking duration, I went to the study to see. It states do:
10min warm up @ 60-70% of max
4sets-4min intervals @ 85-95%
With 3 min recovery in between.
5 min cool down
I am a 79 year old (in 2 weeks) retired ER physician and I am a rabid advocate of the health benefits of cycling. It truly works miracles and as an example I can still do 4 minute 19 second on the USAA Cycling 5 minute TT (a 4% average upgrade at 6300 foot elevation in Colorado Springs). I weigh low 170 pounds. I can't believe how good I still feel thanks to cycling BUT one area doctors never discuss (and this is huge) is alcohol and the heart. Alcohol is a potent cardiomyotoxin (meaning it is toxic to the heart muscle and causes heart muscle inflammation) but this is dose related. When I was in training I had a 23 year old die from his excessive alcohol intake causing congestive heart failure. In the ER I would see young people come in with an arrhythmia over the holidays due to excessive alcohol (thus the title "Holiday Heart"). As one gets older the risk of Atrial Fibrillation goes up logarithmically and AF can be exercise induced. AF causation is multifactorial and these precipitators make it much more likely during a ride: dehydration, low potassium, hypothermia (even drinking a smoothie can bring it on!), lack of sleep, too much caffeine, thyroid excess, and others. But no one ever seems to bring up the subject of excessive alcohol prior and the risk of AF. I love a nice red wine and this leaves me conflicted but I have found that half a bottle 2-3 days a week seems to not precipitate AF so one does not need to totally do without. My take home message to all us geriatric cycling advocates is keep all those precipitators to a minimum including alcohol and you can continue to partake of the Fountain of Youth and not need what most doctors would recommend: blood thinners or cardiac ablation!
Also, watch your heart monitor (Garmin or whatever) like a hawk and when your rate starts getting in the upper ranges just back off to keep it out of trouble. Very high rate from exertion can bring on AF. AND be sure you are not overweight because any fatty tissue on your body gives off inflammatory cytokines (signaling molecules) which leave you in a chronically inflammed state prone to AF (and cancer).
2 days ago I did a 48 mile and climbed 5000 feet and it was wonderful!
You’re the best Sanjay , if I ever need a cardiologist I would definable pick you..........Thank goodness I don’t need one .
Keep vlogging, best wishes xxx
Sanjay's, you make me stop worrying about my AFIB!
i accidentally discovered the exercise/afib connection while riding my bike one day and found the exercise helped the afib. this is good info. thanks Doc!
Once again, thank you for this excellent presentation!
My 87 year old mom had a pacemaker put in 2 years ago and has gotten more tired and weak since then. When I went with her to her cardiologist appointment recently he said she should be exercising 3 times a week. [which I had been telling her but since I’m not a dr. She didn’t believe me.) She complains that her knees hurt and she’s now using a walker to get around her condo. She says she’s too tired to do much even though cardiologist said she will get more energy if she exercises. It’s frustrating when she won’t help herself. She was always a high energy person until the A-fib came on. I think I will play this video for her. Thank you! Love your videos and it doesn’t hurt that you’re hot!
working as an np in a cardiology practice, love watching your videos.
3 times a week. 10 minute warmup at 60-70 maximum heart rate (which is 220 minus your age), then a 4 minute interval to 85-95 maximum heart rate, with 3 minutes of active recovery at 60 to 70% of maximum heart rate. I would assume it would be best to do this every other day as opposed to 3 consecutive days allowing the body to rest a day between exercising.
I purchased a Polar heart monitor last week and have been using it while walking . I will add this routine to my things I am trying to get rid of my afib. thanks, Dr Gupta.
Robb did you get rid of your afib?
@@stephenmarkham1082 I had an ablation in April 2018 and thanks to God I am still OK. I am having trouble with skipped beats when exercising but still doing great. I see my DR tomorrow to get answers about my skipping and if I can do this exercise .
@@RobbsHomemadeLife I have just been diagnosed with AFib today after 2 months of heart all over the place. However I have four horses and two need riding. On Saturday I was jumping one of them. I feel better for walking up to the field and riding the horse. Doctor hasn't told me to stop, went to see the horses tonight, immediately felt better, pulse normal.
@@joylunn3445 how have you been ate u on any medication for it?
Is it 1minute interval 4 times, or 4 minute intervals for as many times as you can do with 3mins recovery, which is much harder ? Any advice please
Thank you so much for all your studying and help that you put out to us. We are all learning a lot from you. MANY THANKS.
I was diagnosed with AFib about 5 months ago--I decided that I needed to lose weight and exercise. I went on a plant based diet and now, I walk the mall every day (it's still winter here). I would like to do more exercise such as riding my bike and walking at the park when the weather gets warmer. But I totally agree that exercise is a must and has certainly helped with keeping my AFib under control! As always you have such great teaching videos!
That's great, well done, what do you mean keep it under control, you're Afib? Are you symptom free now, has it regressed, the Afib? Thanks
How have you been?
@@Janieski By exercising and keeping my weight down with a whole food plant based diet does help keep me symptom free.
@@MsLadyBluesWorld I have been doing great and riding my bike/ walking every day.
@@dauntiekay2768 how are u now before some months I feels afib so doctor give me beta blockers my age 20 what exercise have to do now I do 5-10 min slow jogging and 5 min jumping but feels like this is not enough my weight is 81 I want to loss my weight now I don't eat non vegs
THANK YOU for making this video!! I am 52yo and entered an AFib episode a little over two weeks ago, was prescribed metoprolol and a blood thinner and was scheduled for a cardioversion. Based on your videos, I immediately 1) Stopped all caffeine and alcohol; 2) Slept more, made sure to get 8 hours of continuous sleep each night; 3) started taking 400mg daily magnesium glycinate; 4) Followed the exercise regimen in this video on an exercise bike, 3x per week. The hardest part was measuring my heart rate -- my chest strap monitor would just go crazy, I had somewhat better luck with a pulse oximeter on my index finger.
Yesterday morning, during the exercise, my Afib broke! It happened during the recovery session after the second 4-minute interval. I am back to sinus rhythm and will hopefully stay that way. Going to definitely keep up this exercise routine as well as all other changes.
I had gotten into this terrible habit of not sleeping continuously through the night -- I'd nap when I got home from work, then write until about 3am, then get up at 7. Had been doing this for months and I think the lack of REM sleep was a factor in triggering this. Plus maybe some overaggressive exercise on the weekends (I'm getting to be an old guy).
Thank you again for this and all your other videos!
Curious Harold... are you still doing Metoprolol and blood thinner? or did you ever start? Thanks
Yes, that's what I want to know also.
Thanks for making these videos! Your so awesome talking to us like we’re friends! I gotta get the name of your other channel! So much great 👍 information!
many thanks for the video, Sanjay, I'm trying to get to grips with recent AF (on and off) so I'll get to exercising!
Just been diagnosed with AFib, this was very helpful thankyou.
Thank you so much…. We need more caring doctors like you. Can’t Thank you enough!!
Your informations encourage me and give me hope . I am 62yrs and discovered
I have persistent A-fib… I had Ablation done 3 months ago and it did not worked…
next week having Cardio version and doctor put me on Amiodarone now for 6 months ….
I am Very scared … but I am going to walk more and eat healthier. Thank you doctor ❤️
Thank you so much. I took your guidance; I started doing Crossfit three weeks ago, making a huge difference. When my Afib comes on, it's not as prominent. Thanks! Again. Please keep up the exceptional work, my brother. Lack of knowledge is darker than night.
When you mention crossfire exercise are you lifting heavy weights at a reasonable pace?
Yes moderate weight but everything is done By time. Example: 10-minute cap Perform as an unbroken complex. Use a hook grip.
Power clean
2 front squat
3 push jerk
*Use 50-60% of your 1RM clean and jerk. Single weight for all rounds.
4 rounds, each for time, rest 2 minutes between rounds:
20 box hop 24/20"
15 toes to bar
10 handstand pushup
I had WPWS from 19 to 43 years old, then I had an ablation and it has gone since then , I am 72 now. When I had palpitations there were several methods I used to try and stop it, ex. an exaggerated yawn stretching the arms and holding breathe briefly , . cold water on the back and neck to "catch your breathe" ,
Its a breathing thing really , relax , do not panic or get anxious is another , a bit like meditating . breathe slowly relax. They didn't always work but often they did.
My best wishes to all those with palpitations, the advice here is good . oh and easy on the booze and smoking .
this really helped alot. I was afraid to go for walks for fear it would put me into afib. I am in a flutter after having the cardio version. I have had a fib for 20 years at least. So I can go back to walking thank you so much
So grateful for your information and caring.... I'm in tears.
Cardiac rehab after surgery and history of a fib.Think the excersizes in group
Warm up and cool down.Also the group helps with support and other people
Going through the same thing.A good laugh helps and able to ask any questions.
Excellent, my treadmill is due to arrive today and now I know how to start my exercise regiment
So helpful when appointments aren't available due to coronavirus.
Good knowledge, specific advice, and practical application. Loved it. Thanks for posting this.
Hard to exercise when I take a drug that stops my heart from speeding up. Add to that the fact that the Afib or whatevertheheck it is is caused by my Sleep Apnea. What results: leg cramps from lack of enough oxygen in the blood.
BETA BLOCKER?
Thank you, very much for all that información! You are a blessing! For us, people with this Afib 👍🏼😃
I've had one episode of AF about 7 weeks ago. It was very traumatic with my blood pressure going extremely low and my heart rate going very high (220 up and down). I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. I was given intravenous meds to slow my heart rate and blood thinners in the Emergency Room. About three hours later, while getting an echo cardiogram, my heart converted to NSR by itself and I felt completely better almost instantly. The cardiologist put me on Metoprolol and Xarelto. He also changed my blood pressure med from Enalapril to Losarten because my blood pressure was fairly high and had been for quite some time. My heart is healthy, but does have slight thickening of some walls due to long term uncontrolled high blood pressure. In your video, you say it's safe to exercise while in AF. While the cardiologist says that if I have another episode, it will be much milder because of the drugs he put me on, I'm wondering if you still think it's healthy to exercise even though my blood pressure got to around 70/?? while I had the AF episode. I love working out but I have anxiety over having another episode while I'm in the gym or working out. I'm trying to lose weight and finding it more difficult on the new drugs.
Hi how are u now?
Well I've been a long time runner very fit; Required two cardio version and lots of medication; Gone from barely able to walk and now back to trail running.
If you have chronic afib you'll need hospital; There's lot of misinformation so do yourself a favour. See a specialist cardio doctor at your hospital.
If you leave it too long without treatment there's nothing they can do for you. !!!
Exercise is rarely a bad idea. I am 43, had mvr in 2017 and I have chronic afib. I work out 5 - 6 days a week, doing strength, endurance and hypertrophy training. I have never been in better shape. My sleep is good, by breathing is fine, my stress tolerance improves with time and my sex life is great. I would vote for exercise each time. Just monitor your response closely, measure as much as possible and aim to improve incrementally
Endurance training was performed as walking or running on a treadmill 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Each session started with a 10-minute warmup at 60% to 70% of maximal heart rate obtained at exercise testing (HRpeak), followed by four 4-minute intervals at 85% to 95% of HRpeak with 3 minutes of active recovery at 60% to 70% of HRpeak between intervals, ending with a 5-minute cooldown period.
How long total exercise? How many intervals?
Yes always useful , I so much appreciate your videos , the information you share is so valuable to us frieghtened a-fibers . you are amazing , many thanks
Thank you for your advice I was scared to exercise now not so much thank you your advice
Be careful telling patients
to exercise with Afib. It works the opposite for me.
I take the meds, do the things I need to do on a daily basis. I tried mild to
moderate exercise but it makes it much worse in my
case. Many times when I know Im in Afib I sit/lay
down & it improves. At times when I lay down it goes away & when I start walking again the Afib
returns. Im a 73 yrs old female 5ft 8, 145lbs no diabetes, no high cholesterol , no heart
disease.I do have very unstable Hypertension
& did recently get 2 lead
PM due to complete
heart block. And of course
I still deal with the Afib. Im just saying if I did not know my Afib symptoms so well
continuing to walk/exercise I could really get into more trouble with the Afib. Other
patients might not have the advantage of information I have in my case & they might push themselves to exercise thinking they are doing what is best.I hope this will be helpful to someone.
thanks for the info!! I'm starting tomorrow.
could you do a video on how mitral valve prolapse with regurgation affects aFib, thanks!
So, while it appears safe to do interval training with AFib, how does one overcome the light headedness, chest constriction, and shortness of breath? Is there some sort of learning curve or accommodation to these AFib symptoms that allows one to ignore the discomfort? Please advise.
I have A Fib. And what you are talking about is 100% correct...i was doing what you are talking about before i was diagnosed with A fib. And was filling great when i was exercising.. But when i stop all hell broke lose and I had AFib the whole time. And did not know it because i exercised all the time.. So if you are treating your AFib by exercising you can't stop its like taking medication you cant stop or your symptom will get worst...exercise the same if you stop your symptom will get worst... I found this out my self.... So you are correct.
I have afib also. Had an ablation about 2 years ago. I still suffer from it but less frequently. I also notice when I exercise it seems to stop. Im gals i seen this video to confirm what i suspected.
You are so awesome, iv learned so much watching your videos thank you 🌸❤🌸❤🌸❤
I am 74 and having afib episodes, at least a few per week. Light exercise has seemed to help, and am glad to hear in this study it's okay to do more intense exercise, actually it sounds much more intense than I've been doing. My question is, if I am in afib during exercise, how do I know what my heart rate is? When I'm in afib, it fluctuates between about 50bpm and 120bpm. This is measured by an ear sensor I use with my Heartmath app.
Jim I have same problem did you find the answer?
Always great talk. Keep talking till we became Cardiologist. Thx
I wonder, if when an AFib sufferer is having an episode at home, office or otherwise, that perhaps an aggressive marching in place might help to alleviate the symptoms and return the rhythm to normal.
I an 78 years old with intermittent AFIB. I Live in a country with socialized medicine where I dont see my cardiologist but once a year. My diet is mostly green and little processed foods. Exercise has always been hard for me to maintain as I am have arthritis and osteoporosis. I started intermittent exercise and I can do it and found you for more information. I've been doing 2 minutes with 20 seconds of high intensity for 4 seconds. Not as long with
I meant not 4 seconds but 4 rounds. Glad to have found you. This is working.
Fab video informative and easy to understand
Thank you, excellent advice again!!
That’s so interesting…l have Afib and lm afraid to exercise…thank you for the great information
Great advice Dr. Gupta, will share it with my son. He has Afib since he was 18 y.o and noticed that nothing can stop episodes of a fib as good as exercise . He would be in a fib for 24 hours and meds would not work, then he would go to the gym and A Fib goes away!
He is waiting for his ablation nevertheless :)
Oh boy! We have a flood of videos to watch this week! Best investment you ever made and lucky for us. Thank you so much!
Thank You Dr. Gupta for the info.
Thanks I really appreciate your videos on a fib. I will be incorporating many of your recommendations into my life. Our bodies are wonderful healing machines. Medications are helpful but we need to help ourselves through natural means as much as possible.
I have had paroxysmal afib for 18 months. 57yo male BMI 32, otherwise good health. My last episode in Sep 2020 was brought on 35 minutes into a heavy cardio session. My pulse suddenly jumped 40 beats to 175. Its an awful feeling. I was stuck in afib for the next 10 days. For me I just feel weak and lethargic and get a bit of postural hypotension/feeling faint when I stand. I managed to revert it to sinus rhythm a week later by getting my heart rate up to 130 bpm and holding it >130 or 80%max for 15+ minutes. Suddenly my pulse dropped down to 80-85 and I instantly new I was back in normal rhythm and have been for 10 straight weeks now. YMMV but worked for me. I work out for 3 hours a week but now avoid hard cardio and concentrate on weights and muscle and strong core instead. I am stuck in China and not confident about treatment here. I feel like seeking treatment when i'm in normal sinus rhythm is a bit of a waste of time too.
I had my 1st ever Afib episode a few weeks ago. I've been scared to push my heart since then, so have just walked. This shows me I should be more worried doing nothing than getting back to some medium intensity exercise :)
Does anyone know if weights (not heavy just toning) is good or bad as heart rate goes up and down for each set?
I would think moderate resistance training would be fine?🤔 I have read that very heavy dead-weight lifting can cause problems if done over a long period of time. Can sometimes enlarge the atrium section of the heart, is what I think I remember reading about? I like to walk uphill with about 15 or 20 pounds in a backpack. I feel the extra exertion but it feels good and not overly strenuous. But I am much older now and had to figure out how best to exercise!😎 Good luck to you!😉
Btw.... Don't allow AFib to control your life! I've dealt with it now for the past year and a half and most times I truly completely forget about it! I've had a few AFib episodes since my first one, but never had to go back to the emergency for it again! Always able to bring my heart-beat back into normal sinus rhythm within a few minutes!😉 So live your BEST life and DON'T stress about it!!😎
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Thanks :)
@@Jackettc Your welcome!😊 There are many people who live long and very active lives with AFib. Quite a few compete regularly in athletic events. One guy who posts on UA-cam is a competitive bike racer and he is in his mid 60's! He had to adjust his training a bit, such resting the day after training hard or a bike race.
AFib can be triggered by a number of variables. It differs widely from one person to the next. But it's an easy thing to live with if you don't make it bigger than what it is. You sound like you lead a healthy life-style with exercising, so I'm pretty sure you eat pretty clean and don't fill your body with junk? YOU should be just Fine!!😉😎
Get a good quality rebounder
Sanjay, thank you so very much for all your fantastic videos and information, you are indeed a saint! You have helped a countless number of people here in the US including myself in Alabama USA. I cannot thank you enough for your information and help in the people in need of understanding it all!
This is incredible information! Thanks for posting this video!
I really appreciate this video.
It was very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you posting your video, very interesting. I have persistent Afib (upto a week to 10 days), diagnosed 5 years ago... Whenever I go into Afib I discovered going on my bike or turbo trainer and elevating my heart rate to over 200 bpm. for 15 mins or over (after 24 hours going into Afib) would put me back into normal rhythm again. Ive posted a video showing this. I'm sure this would not be advised but it works consistently for me. Also, regular exercise (cycling for me) has definitely reduced the number of occasions I have gone into Afib too. My cardiologist didn't not seem to have an opinion on my cycling getting me out of AF but I have seen studies in the US looking at this.
Please put the link in to your video
@@robertlaw4330 ua-cam.com/video/XVVRMFsbtxs/v-deo.html
Great Doc. Thanks. I take Hawthorn now too. Seems to keep it away.
Yes-the information presented was helpful and reassuring to me.
Great topic, and very well explored. Thanks so much
Dr sanjay we all r speechless b'caz yr vedeos r so much useful.GOD BLESD
Thankyou very much Dr I was afraid in of doing exercises.
Your videos are wonderful. They answer so many of my questions.
Ha ha - "I'll bore them to sleep..." I've had numerous procedures (3 cardio-versions and an ablation) since 2018 when I was diagnosed with a very enlarged heart and a 25% ejection fraction. Five cardiologists were collaborating to try to understand what happened as I don't have any of the co-morbidities typical of this problem. Fast forward ... I'm highly sensitive to medications and that created other problems. By 2020, my ejection fraction had increased to 68% and I was gradually improving. I've found that breathing exercises have helped control AF, but recently have had difficulty stopping the episodes. I will definitely try the interval exercises and see what happens. I believe that our bodies want to heal and I have used exercise all my life to keep myself functioning well, so this isn't much of a stretch. Thank you for your compassion and for sharing this information.
Please can you give more information would love to try it 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am in AFib now and have been for 2 months. I have open heart twice. Had endocarditis and mitral valve replacement. Prescribed bisoprolol for Afib but cant get on with them. Feel anxious about getting out there to exercise because of the Afib. Will give this regime a try
Great stuff ...thank you so much!!
Takes some of the fear out of the diagnosis.
Cheers
Norman
Agreed fear is the first emotion and mental pressure that comes after getting A-fib.
Just what I wanted to hear! Many, many thanks
I had AFib and it seems to have been temporary. I’ m convinced it was due to my overdoing deep breathing exercises for a while in a misguided attempt to lower BP. It seems to have gone now (14 months since episode). I exercise regularly in the form of brisk (4+ mph) walks of an average of over 5 miles a day (I didn’t do this while I had the AFib).
How are you now?
How many interval cycles? It was like a ten-minute warm-up, with a four on, three off interval - but how many of those? How long should the total exercise period ideally be?
Dr gupta sir importance of exercise in AFib very well explained and proved with statistics. Valuable knowledge like the video thanks and good wishes 19/11/2019
So, my question is simple. My electrophysiologist told me my only course of treatment was an oblation. However, I decided on my own several months ago to start walking/hiking aggressively 5-6 days a week for an hour. My symptoms, like the study you refer to in this video, dramatically decreased. So, why did not my "highly respected dr" tell me to try exercise? After watching this video, I will add the interval part of the equation. Thanks for the great information!
I understand they charge about $80,000 for an ablation!!! Very Expensive equipment... Pressure from above to produce Revenue.... Health Care for Profit in The USA
I get what you are saying and agree, however, I am sure that you are educated, as I am, and the onus is upon us to continue to educate ourselves about all of this. Maybe, in their ivory tower minds, they expect us to be interested enough in ourselves to partner with them in our treatment by “boning” up on all of this. Just a thought that was provoked by your comment……..Good luck to the both of us for this condition that has been thrust upon us.
@@johnanderson8096 That’s what it’s all about. The Drs r going to push the man made Meds on us it’s all about profit. But it’s other ways around it bcuz in truth sometimes the side effects from the meds leads to other problems then you’ll find yourself having to treat them as well 🤦🏽♂️
I have had Afib for 15 years along with DCM and i have had two CVAs and i exercise for 2 hours a day and i am also 40lbs over weight.
Exercise is gd af run out the af walk up a flight of stairs it works I know from experience. Change in movement can make a difference
Thanks for your time. ❤
Thank you Dr Gupta for the video. Somehow I figured out exercise. I am walking in my neighborhood in favorable conditions. Using HIIT and the telephone poles as a measure. My land has a change in elevation of 40’ in the mile I cover. I am currently increasing the speed in my intervals. The rest interval is a leisurely stroll.
thank you verry much. Greetings from the Netherlands
I’m 48, recently put on a 2nd HBP Rx, BP still high, 141/120 usually, my chest has been a bit heavy when inhaling….but I decided to go running the other day. I ran almost 5 miles in an hour, walking occasionally, and I was super surprised that 30 minutes in the run how better my chest was feeling……and thank you for sharing this info!
Thank you for your public service
Thank you for the great information!
This is very very close to the regime I have been using for years and my AF has not progressed beyond 1-3 times per week for a half hour to three hours. It seems that caffeine may be a trigger for me so I use it rarely... though it is supposed to aid mental function...an important consideration as I age
You’re great, Doc! Keep up the. Good work.