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Introduction
If you are a heart patient who has gone on to make such a good recovery that your doctor has agreed to let you return to your favourite sport, then this website, launched in 2002 is for you. |
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Forums
Meet other cardiac athletes from around the world, from England, America, Australia, New Zealand, … and share your inspiring stories, knowledge and experiences. Start a training blog or just chat … “ There seems to be plenty of forums for exercise and plenty for heart disease, but not many combine the two ! “ ken. |
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Tools ( * NEW * )
You will find a growing number of useful Tools ( as requested by members of the . ) At present there are three calculators you are welcome to use and printout for use with your cardiac rehabilitation training. There is a , and |
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Exercise FAQs
You will find a wealth of useful information on safe and effective exercise for people with cardiac histories. Everything from how to take your pulse and calculate a safe exercise heart rate, to specific exercise recommendations for the various heart conditions. |
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Shops
Quality merchandise can now be purchased with various Cardiac Athletes logos on to help spread the word about this site to others. All profits from the sale of merchandise goes toward the up-keep and development of this website. There are two outlets … one and one |
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Donate
If you would like to help people from around the world with cardiac histories regain their health and fitness and return to their favourite sports you can do so by donating online. All donations will be used to help pay for the website and forum and a percentage will also be paid into a fund which will purchase Automatic External Defibrillators for sports centres, etc. |
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Founder & Editor
Lars Andrews MSc ( Cardiology ) HNC ( MPPM )
Memberships: SCST BCIS RCCP BSE ACSM
Founder and Editor of
Chief Cardiac Physiologist,
Cardiac Investigations Unit
St. Mary’s Hospital,
Portsmouth PO3 6AD,
United Kingdom
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