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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Exercise Heart Rate | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: My 21-year-old daughter uses an elliptical trainer at the gym and her heart rate goes up to 185 even ... A: John, Your daughter's heart rate goes up to about 93% of her age predicted maximum heart rate. ... | |
| Heart rate question | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female. my resting heart rate is usually between 85 and 120 beats per minute. Is ... A: Rachel, Your resting heart rate does sound like it is a bit high (85 is a "bit" high and 120 is ... | |
| heart rate | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Is it better to aim for a lower heart rate or higher one?(I mean heart rate at rest) I heard the ... A: Matt, A pulse of 30 or less is not normal even for an elite athlete (unless maybe they are deep ... | |
| cholesterol | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My HLD is 100, my LDL is 150 and my tri are 49. The LDL is high, but the others are exceptionally ... A: Cindi, The difference between the total cholesterol levels of you and your sister is 23 "points" ... | |
| How to Build Endurance | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Todd, I am 66 years old and am a nationally-rated table tennis player. I play 3hour sessins 2-3 ... A: M, The best workout to prepare you for table tennis is actually playing table tennis. If you feel ... | |
| hello | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: im wondering something. im 17 years old and i work alot, and go to school during the days. on my ... A: Miss Kittyhjluh, Exercising three days a week for 30 minutes is considered a minimum to maintain ... | |
| hello | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: hi i was wondering if someone had a big stomach can they get flat abs? if so how A: Meka, Theoretically, any one can get flat abs. You need to lose enough body fat (and total body ... | |
| cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures. | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I have rheumatoid arthritis plus a foot that is subluxated which makes fitness walking painful. I ... A: Anne, Heart failure is often first diagnosed by the patients' symptoms and physical finding ... | |
| cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures. | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I have rheumatoid arthritis plus a foot that is subluxated which makes fitness walking painful. I ... A: Anne, Any exercise you can do will help you achieve fitness. I don't mean to be simplistic or ... | |
| Cardio Exercise | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I own a mini stepper but am considering purchasing an exercise bike. Can you tell me if a mini ... A: Joe, Typically, we tell people that they should be able to carry on a conversation while doing ... | |
| ROM Machine! | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Hey Todd! Could you order the free video on that ROM machine that you have been trashing and see ... A: Anthony, Of course I viewed the video before I used the product. My professional and scientific ... | |
| Elevated Heart Rate | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I consider myself an athlete. I'm 45 years old 5'4" I weigh 130 lbs. My resting heart rate is ... A: Michael, I'm sorry, but I have no good answers or explanations for you. These unusual heart rates ... | |
| dholesterol | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: The levels for cholesterol used to be 200 and I have been told that the drug companies got it ... A: Brenda, I have no love for the pharmaceutical companies, but the idea that THEY had the goals for ... | |
| Aerobics | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: What is aerobics and how is it performed? Thanks! A: Jennifer, Here is a definition of "aerobics": The word aerobic means with oxygen. Aerobic exercise ... | |
| How is Total Cholesterol Calculated? | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: Greetings again! How is total cholesterol calculated? My recent lipid results don't add up. They ... A: Usuff, If my HDL increases, will that also increase my total cholesterol? - No, not necessarily. ... | |
| How is Total Cholesterol Calculated? | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: Greetings again! How is total cholesterol calculated? My recent lipid results don't add up. They ... A: Usuff, The numbers in a lipid panel do not add up to the Total Cholesterol level. "Total ... | |
| heart rate too high | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I am a 36 year old female, in reasonably good shape. I have participated in regular exercise both ... A: Natalie, First, I want to start by saying that a visit to your doctor to address these concerns is ... | |
| exercise induced arterial hypoxemia | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: Todd, I discovered you thru your response about the ROM exercise machine...Anyway, are you ... A: John, I am familiar with exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH), but I would not consider it an ... | |
| ROM Machine | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: I read a response to someone's question that you gave about the ROM Machine and I found your answer ... A: Aaron, I gave my professional opinion and you can ignore it if you wish. I did recently try the ... | |
| exercise and breathing | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: this is a silly question :) If instead of doing exercises to loss weight,I stil breathing ... A: Fat Man, Losing weight happens when a person burns more calories than they consume (eat and drink). ... | |
| aerobics | 7/29/2005 |
| Q: How long should I exercise to get aerobic benefits.Some experts say 20 minutes,some say 15.I would ... A: Jerry, There are different levels of aerobic fitness. If you sit all day and do no exercise or ... | |
| Slow Pace to Begin Jogging | 7/29/2005 |
| Q: We corresponded in early 2003. My jogging program back then backfired - I took it too fast, got ... A: Usuff, It sounds like you have thought through this issue well. Your plan sound good. I suggest ... | |
| Slow Pace to Begin Jogging | 7/28/2005 |
| Q: We corresponded in early 2003. My jogging program back then backfired - I took it too fast, got ... A: Usuff, Please tell me what you did when your jogging "backfired and took it too fast, got adverse ... | |
| heart rate/Lactate Threshold training | 7/10/2005 |
| Q: I'm almost 42 years old (9-63), 5'8", 152-156 lbs. and <10% body fat. My resting HR is 42. I ... A: Bill, Lactate threshold can be tested in a clinical lab or "in the field". The lab test, with ... | |
| Cardio workout - RPMs | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: I am 51, 5 foot 10, 165 pounds. I work out 3-4 times per week on either a stationary bike or ... A: Jeff, I'm sorry if my answer was not clear enough for you. Many times there are no real answers ... | |
| sweating/cooling | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: I know this may not be your specific area, but I thought you might have a thought to share. My ... A: Lisa, You say his "medication doesn't allow him to sweat properly and he overheats." If he is not ... | |
| ROM Exercise machine | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: -Dear Todd, Thank you for your comprehensive answer to my questions about the ROM. I agree with ... A: Adam, Four minutes of exercise is better than none at all. Four minutes of exercise ten times a ... | |
| ROM Exercise machine | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Todd... I read your concise review of the ROM exercise machine. Could you elaborate a bit, please? ... A: Adam, The debate here is whether high intensity, short duration exercise is superior to moderate ... | |
| ROM machine | 1/7/2005 |
| Q: i have been woking out aerobically for about 25 years - I started out running, then swimming, then ... A: Juli, The only thing more ridiculous than the suggestion that you can get a good workout in 4 ... | |
| Running (jogging) | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: Is it possible to run too hard and drop dead? I sometimes worry about this while I'm running. I can ... A: Doug, For the vast majority of humans, it is not really possible to run until you drop dead. That ... | |
| APT | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: I have just started an aerobics course and have attended my first class on the anatomy of the heart ... A: pauline, I wish I could help you, but I'm not sure what you are in need of. I could be simple and ... | |
| Cardio training | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: I just did an exercise stress test and I did hit the max heart rate of 190 but it took my about 5 ... A: HT, With all due respect, that "assistant" is a moron and is wrong (in my opinion). I think this ... | |
| Elevated Heart rate | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: My heart rate at rest usually is above 80 and sometime hits 110+. I am 45 years old. I walk couple ... A: Mike, You will have to be evaluated by your doctor to get any answers. Your doctor may check your ... | |
| Ankle weights | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: Do ankle weights damage your knees and joints if you only walk in them? Do ankle weights strenghting ... A: sim, Here are a couple of good links to help with your vertical jump. There is a lot of ... | |
| Ankle weights | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: Do ankle weights damage your knees and joints if you only walk in them? Do ankle weights strenghting ... A: sim, Ankle weights may hurt your knee joints if you use too much weight during a too vigorous ... | |
| hi,im 16,female and i would... | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: im 16,female and i would like to become very phyisicaly fit. i have lots of time and an exercise ... A: There are hundreds, or even thousands, of ways to become more fit. The most certain ways is to ... | |
| Exercise and Blood Pressure | 1/13/2004 |
| Q: I am a female, 51 years old, with a strong history of heart disease in my family. Despite taking ... A: Barbara, Cardiovascular exercise, also known as 'aerobic exercise', is best for cardiovascular ... | |
| Time Frame to Reach 30-60 minutes | 3/4/2003 |
| Q: I asked about my sky high HB a few days ago. Your advice was especially helpful. By dropping my ... A: Usuff, You need to slow WAY DOWN! Go at about half your current speed. Go as slow as you need to ... | |
| Heart Beat at Maximum | 3/2/2003 |
| Q: I've been jogging for two months now (did a lot of jogging in the early eighties but stopped since). ... A: Usuff, First of all you are working too hard! When you first begin an exercise program your body ... | |
| triglycerides | 2/21/2003 |
| Q: Howdy Todd, I think you may just be the person who can help me. My triglycerides are sky high, ... A: Sue, I looked up "Y Dan", and for $31.00 they will send you a videotape to help you learn a simpler ... | |
| Long or Short Exercise Times | 2/17/2003 |
| Q: What is the difference of execising for 45-60 minutes a day versus exercising 15 a few times a day? ... A: Anna, If the total amount of time (and intensity) is the same, then there is little difference. ... | |
Aerobics
Answers by Expert:
Todd Bublitz, RCEP
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
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.
Experience
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
Organizations
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Organizations
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist
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