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Hey all,
Im scheduled for a stress test and echo in a couple of weeks. I was just curious what to expect in terms of cardio the day of the test. I do steady state cardio 3-4 times a week, but I am certainly not a runner and have no endurance for it as far as extended sprinting. I'm 230lbs and around 10%bf at 5'11. Is this going to kick my ass or should I be ok?
As for why I'm having this done, it's all voluntary. I'm 35yrs old and been "on" for a very very long time. Lifting hard for 15yrs. I had a ekg and echo 3yrs ago and all was clear. I want to know about my arteries though so the dr said a stress test was in order. I just had blood work done and I was all clear on that too. However, my dad dropped dead of a heart attack at 54 and he was also "healthy and active" with good blood work and good echos. I'm scared to death they are going to tell me I have arterie blockages to some degree.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated.
Im scheduled for a stress test and echo in a couple of weeks. I was just curious what to expect in terms of cardio the day of the test. I do steady state cardio 3-4 times a week, but I am certainly not a runner and have no endurance for it as far as extended sprinting. I'm 230lbs and around 10%bf at 5'11. Is this going to kick my ass or should I be ok?
As for why I'm having this done, it's all voluntary. I'm 35yrs old and been "on" for a very very long time. Lifting hard for 15yrs. I had a ekg and echo 3yrs ago and all was clear. I want to know about my arteries though so the dr said a stress test was in order. I just had blood work done and I was all clear on that too. However, my dad dropped dead of a heart attack at 54 and he was also "healthy and active" with good blood work and good echos. I'm scared to death they are going to tell me I have arterie blockages to some degree.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated.