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Weight Management in Congestive Heart Failure: Interview With Expert, PJ Striet

Written on August 19, 2024 - 9:48 pm | by EmmyW

Personal trainer and exercise physiologist PJ Striet offers tips on weight management in congestive heart failure, safety and health advice for CHF patients. Mr. Striet lets Bright Hub in on personal trainer truths that every CHF patient will want to know.

Interview with the Expert

Bright Hub: When a person has experienced congestive heart failure (CHF), when is it safe for him or her to begin an exercise regimen? Does the person need to have a doctor’s permission?

PJ Striet: It is safe when his or her physician and/or cardiac rehab professional says it is safe. T

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Tags: Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Pj Striet, Striet

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Buckle Down and Stop Bitching (A Rant)

Written on August 18, 2024 - 11:55 am | by Terra

He reminds me of the guys who say they want to build a badass body but don’t know what to do. Don’t know what to do? Ever hear of the Internet? Most of these guys jump from program to program but don’t finish a damn thing. And they still have shitty bodies.

Starting something is not enough. Anyone can start something. You can start getting in shape right now by getting up and running around your house. It’s not impressive. And it doesn’t get you anywhere except for off your ass and perhaps into the kitchen. What I need to see is that you can keep your ass in motion.

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Sports that Give a Full Body Workout

Written on August 16, 2024 - 4:09 pm | by EmmyW

This article will discuss sports that give a full body workout. Swimming and cross country skiing and the proper forms, techniques and physical benefits are detailed along with photo that demonstrate form.

Sports that Condition the Entire Body

For all the sports enthusiasts out there, did you know that there are some sports that give a full body workout? There are sports out there that are not only enjoyable but are beneficial for the overall health in that they work just about every major muscle group in the body, which helps with burning calories and getting fit.

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Tags: Body Workout, Full Body, Full Body Workout, Workout

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CPR: Just Chest Compressions To Save Lives?

Written on August 12, 2024 - 8:46 am | by Terra

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that involves a combination of rescue breathing (mouth to mouth) and chest compressions delivered to victims in cardiac arrest.

In my opinion, this is probably the most useful skill you will ever learn in your life.

Why is CPR important?

• An estimated 310,000 Americans die each year of cardiac arrest. Only about 6 percent of those who are stricken outside a hospital survive.
• CPR allows oxygenated blood to circulate to your vital organs such as the brain and heart and doubles the likelihood of survival for victims of cardiac arrest.

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Tags: Chest, Chest Compressions

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