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I'm considered overweight by BMI measurements due to my height & build, but I'm actually quite active by lifting weights, playing basketball, and running regula

I'm considered overweight by BMI measurements due to my height & build, but I'm actually quite active by lifting weights, playing basketball, and running regularly(5x a week usually). I'm in the best shape of my life and yet these indicators of average health do not really represent me. Getting in that shape I believe saved my life when I got covid prior to the vaccines being available to everyone (Jan 2021). It was a couple of rough nights breathing with mild heart/chest inflammation. Thankfully that all went away with enough time (up to 10-12 months). My lung capacity has increased from all of the cardio and my resting heart rate is in the 50s down from the 80-100s years ago. Wim Hof's deep breathing exercises have helped me through all of this not only by increasing my lung capacity, but also the mindfulness brought when in extreme discomfort and pain. If you experience any type of anxiety or breathing difficulties, give his techniques a try. Exercise has so many benefits that it's hard to express in a single comment alone but should definitely be a priority in life when you realize them in your own journey.

xivzgrev 5y ago
Can you share what your cardio routine is specifically? My resting heart rate is also in the 80-100, and I’ve been interested in getting down lower
- thenerdhead 5y ago
  I do 4 mile runs 3x a week. Play pickup basketball 1-2x a week. Lift weights 3x a week. Do deep breathing exercises at home (i.e. hold breath for 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, etc).
- jimkri 5y ago
  IF you're looking to get into cardio I would recommend: - Treadmill on an Incline of 11 and then depending on your level of comfort, put the walking speed to 3 and do quick sprints for 30seconds or longer. Rest and repeat. This is something that keeps me entertained and also is really tough, I will try to do this for 15 minutes. Since you are focused on lowering your resting heart rate, I would look into Heart Rate Training, where your focus is to keep your heart rate below a threshold and as you continue running you will be able to run faster below that threshold. This also helps with Preventing Injuries which has always happened when I tried to rush my progress: https://marathonhandbook.com/heart-rate-training-zones-for-runners/ https://marathonhandbook.com/heart-rate-training-zones-for-r... One of the things that has really helped me lately has been a proper warmup before working out. Sitting all day makes my hips and glutes super tight, so unlocking them has really helped with injury prevention as well. - Stair climbers are my next go to for a hard but great workout. - Ellipticals are also easy on the knees but are a little boring for me.

xivzgrev 5y ago

Can you share what your cardio routine is specifically? My resting heart rate is also in the 80-100, and I’ve been interested in getting down lower

thenerdhead 5y ago
I do 4 mile runs 3x a week. Play pickup basketball 1-2x a week. Lift weights 3x a week. Do deep breathing exercises at home (i.e. hold breath for 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, etc).
jimkri 5y ago
IF you're looking to get into cardio I would recommend: - Treadmill on an Incline of 11 and then depending on your level of comfort, put the walking speed to 3 and do quick sprints for 30seconds or longer. Rest and repeat. This is something that keeps me entertained and also is really tough, I will try to do this for 15 minutes. Since you are focused on lowering your resting heart rate, I would look into Heart Rate Training, where your focus is to keep your heart rate below a threshold and as you continue running you will be able to run faster below that threshold. This also helps with Preventing Injuries which has always happened when I tried to rush my progress: https://marathonhandbook.com/heart-rate-training-zones-for-runners/ https://marathonhandbook.com/heart-rate-training-zones-for-r... One of the things that has really helped me lately has been a proper warmup before working out. Sitting all day makes my hips and glutes super tight, so unlocking them has really helped with injury prevention as well. - Stair climbers are my next go to for a hard but great workout. - Ellipticals are also easy on the knees but are a little boring for me.