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Q: Exercise and beta blockers
asked by: jameshughes9 on March 4th, 2009
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I have just been to the gymnasium to do some exercise and lose some weight. My BMI is 28.6 and I really need to lose some weight. The problem i have is that, due to the beta blockers that I am currently on, as I exercise more my heart rate stays at 120. Is this dangerous? I don't want to give up the gym.
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norx
replied on April 10th, 2009
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Good job... keep going!!!
Definitely keep exercising!
Actually, depending on how high your blood pressure is, it may be more important for you to shed the pounds then stay on the beta blockers (talk to your Dr. before doing anything dramatic though!).

There is a really great guide about exercising with hypertension put out by the American College of Sport Medicine.

You will find that beta blockers are notorious for interfering with your body's ability to perform during exercise, which is why athletes rarely take them. You may want to discuss other treatment options with your doctor.
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