another day of low level cardio. Again, my instructions were not to exceed 95 bpm and only do 35 mins.Today was recumbant bike. Jacked into my favorite fitpod mix and kept the resistance at level 1 so I didn't spike my heart rate.
At the beginning when my heart rate would creep up towards 95 my chest and throat would tighten up just a bit, so I'd concentrate on relaxing and breathing deeper and slower. My heart rate would go down by about 5 bpm and the tightness would dissipate. By the end of the 35 mins, when it would get up towards 95 the tightness wasn't happening. I'm convinced that if this is asthma I'm dealing with that I'll be able to re-train my body that cardio is NOT going to kill me.
Did some abs and lots and lots of Pilates stretching. I'm amazed to see my flexibility actually increasing. And closed with a qi gong breathing exercise. Very cleansing and relaxing. Felt better after Pilates yesterday than I have in weeks, so I'm adding a class to my once a week personal session. I have visions of learning enough to get certified. What can I say? I'm hooked!
Doctor's appt in a couple of hours. My first time meeting her so I sure hope my friend is right and she knows what the hell she's talking about! She's a DO so I'm the *littlest* bit optimistic that she won't reach for her prescription pad first thing. Or at least won't argue with me when I tell her I won't take any drugs! Should be interesting!
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