Exercise and Heart Health – My Amazing Experience
“We concluded that it must have been the fitness training that made my heart so strong.”
“Dear Brian,
When I began training at your gym in May, little did I think that less than a year later, I would be diagnosed with immediate grade infiltrating lobular carcinoma… breast cancer.”
Letter from a client who experienced life saving results and incredible heart health from the TheissCare fitness program.
A Healthy Heart Helped Me Survive Cancer
“I had a bilateral mastectomy and removal of all lymph nodes on the affected side. Cancer was present in two of the nodes and was also found in the surrounding tissue.
During the course of additional diagnostic testing for metastases, I was injected with nuclear medicine for a bone scan and a left ventricle ejection and left ventricular wall motion test among many other tests. After a couple of frightening days waiting to hear, the doctor reported that all test results were favorable. With regard to the heart test, he said, “You have the heart of a 16-year-old. I wish I were so fortunate.” Since I was 60 years old, I thought he must be joking.”
Exercise and Heart Health
“”Your left ventricular ejection fraction is 64% – as good as a teenager and better than anyone I ever see in your age group,” he explained. I was confused and said that number didn’t sound so good to me. It wasn’t as if it were in the 80 or 90 percentiles. He said that the “normal LV ejection fraction is 50% and that 64% was very high in this test.” He said that he “saw young adults all the time with a fraction below 50%.”
Although I had taken your training the previous year, and had not maintained any gym activity for the immediate past six months, we concluded that it must have been the fitness training that made my heart so strong. What a blessing it turned out to be. By entering the surgery and chemotherapy in good health, I also recovered far better than average. After three surgeries and a year of drug treatment, I believe that I am completely healed now.
My oncologist held me up as a star patient and even featured me in a documentary film about the hospital treatment center. Thank you for your help and encouragement in improving my health and my chances for recovering from a dreadful disease.”
Sincerely,
Lucy
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“There have been a lot of things that are positive from a health point of view, from an aerobic point of view.
My left shoulder, we did a lot of work on my left shoulder. When I got here we started working on the strength of it and it’s gotten a lot stronger. I see the motor skills and the more fine motor skills of my left arm and the strength of my left arm. That’s all very positive.
People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. You find a place where you feel cared about. I think the thing that draws you there is caring. I would just say that if people are ready that there’s a place here for them.”
John – CEO
How Exercise Helps Strengthen Your Heart
An exercise program can be a powerful tool in strengthening your heart and improving overall cardiovascular health. By engaging in regular physical activity you can significantly enhance the strength and efficiency of your heart.
Exercise challenges your cardiovascular system, forcing your heart to pump more blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Over time, this stress on the heart leads to adaptations that result in a stronger, more resilient organ.
Regular exercise also promotes the growth of new blood vessels, improving blood circulation and reducing the workload on your heart. Additionally, participating in an exercise program can help lower your resting heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and improve cholesterol levels, further reducing the risk of heart disease.
Incorporating a well-rounded exercise program into your routine is essential for maintaining a healthy heart and enjoying a higher quality of life.
How Exercise and Heart Health Aid in Recovery
A healthy heart serves as a vital foundation for recovery from both disease and injury, playing a crucial role in the body’s healing process.
When faced with illness or injury, the heart’s ability to efficiently pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body becomes even more essential. A strong and resilient cardiovascular system ensures that tissues and organs receive the necessary nutrients and oxygen to support healing and repair.
A healthy heart promotes optimal circulation, which aids in the removal of waste products and toxins from the body, further facilitating recovery. A healthy heart also supports the immune system’s efforts to combat infection and inflammation, promoting a faster and more effective recovery process.
By maintaining a healthy heart through regular exercise, proper nutrition, and lifestyle habits, you can enhance your body’s ability to recover from illness and injury, ultimately leading to improved overall health and well-being.
You Deserve It. Your Family Deserves It.
Exercise and heart health play integral roles in fostering a longer and more joy-filled life. Regular physical activity strengthens your heart muscle, enhancing cardiovascular function, and improving overall circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions.
A healthy heart ensures efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body, supporting optimal organ function and overall well-being. Exercise releases endorphins, neurotransmitters that promote feelings of happiness and reduce stress and anxiety, contributing to a greater sense of joy and fulfillment.
By prioritizing exercise and heart health, you can enjoy increased vitality, resilience, and longevity, enabling you to embrace life’s pleasures and experiences to the fullest. With a strong and healthy heart, you can embark on adventures, pursue passions, and savor meaningful moments with loved ones, creating a life rich in joy and fulfillment.
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