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The Importance of Cross Training For Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

The graph shows the nice steady build of my heart rate during the 4-hour ride. I don’t consider a pulse rate of 129 to be in the “red zone,” btw, but my watch does. Here are the 5-mile lap times, fyi, showing some minor disruptions due to traffic: 23:05 22:33 20:50 20:30 20:09 20:02 19:42 19:55 19:46 20:10 19:45 19:38 I find cycling and swimming are unaffected by my severe PAD, while running is really difficult. ... Read more

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Use Your Feet to Keep Your Feet

Kevin Morgan

While struggling to run with peripheral artery disease (PAD), I discovered the value of strengthening my feet, especially for effective toe and foot flexion. Imagine gripping the ground with your toes - toe flexion. Imagine gripping the ground with your whole foot - foot flexion. Flexing my "little" toes: second toe, or "long toe,” third toe, or "middle toe,” fourth toe, or "ring toe,” and the fifth toe, or ... Read more

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 FitOldDog on Signed Up For the 2024 North Carolina Ironman 70.3, To Keep My Training On Track: “Thanks Bill. I now do it in large part to support people with PAD. Then it’s not all about me,…” May 29, 06:43
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 Kevin Morgan on Keep Your Feet With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Diabetes: “Hi Cheri, it’s a battle, that’s for sure, but with a little work, combined with some anatomical and physiological common…” Apr 22, 06:34
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Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.