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Expert: Todd Bublitz, RCEP - 4/8/2007


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Todd, I am 66 years old and am a nationally-rated table tennis player. I play 3hour sessins 2-3 times per week, and walk about 1.5miles 2-4 times per week. My endurance seems to be poor and I tire easily in the 3 0ut of 5 to win tournament matches, particularly after the 4th game. What is(are) the best way(s) to increase my endurance without running so I can compete more effectively? What equipment of exercises can your recommend? I was recently tempted by the ROM ad I saw because of its purported benefit and time advantage(despite high cost) but don't know if that is the right way to go.  

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M,

The best workout to prepare you for table tennis is actually playing table tennis.  If you feel like you are getting more tired more easily, you should probably see your doctor for a check-up to make sure something isn't going on physiologically.

If you check out 'OK' medically, I might suggest a Schwinn Airdyne stationary bicycle or a cross county ski machine or a rowing machine.  These machines work the arms and legs and give a very good workout.

Best wishes.

Todd

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Todd Bublitz, RCEP

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I can answer questions on Cholesterol & Lipids, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and preventive cardiology. I can also explain the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and most cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures.

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I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research
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National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist

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