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Exercising with a medical problem?
I would gladly go for a run on weekends or again after my sports practice but I have a medical condition (which I hate with a burning passion, it holds me back from being the athlete I wish I was) that makes it difficult for me to do so much cardio. Thalassemia, it's a type of anemia, I have the minor one, doesn't usually show symptoms, but unfortunately I do. I can usually last fro running about a mile at a jog and then I have to take a break. My doctor said it's like having a 25-30% handicap. I hate it, and a lot of why I hate it is because people don't realize the problem I have and just assume I'm not trying, but keeping up with them is so hard, so I'm trying very hard. Sorry for the rant, I know I shouldn't complain about it - it's not like it rules my life and it could be tons worse, but I get so mad at myself because I actually am a decent athlete it's just this keeping me from having the endurance I need. Not to mention my doctor also thinks I may have asthma so I also use an inhaler.
Anyway, if I'm working on losing weight, and I'm trying to eat right, getting exercise is going to be harder for me.
My question here is does it matter how quickly you run? If I'm still going for a mile will it have the same effect as someone who runs a mile in 7 minutes? (My mile time is generally around 9 minutes and 20 seconds when I try my hardest, and I probably won't get much better because of my condition, I've already come a long way.)
Thanks!
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I have borderline severe asthma, so I know what you're going through. I can't run at all!
What you need to do is a different way to exercise. There's more than just running out there. Try something else, like bike riding, or just speed-walking. As long as you're getting some exercise, you're doing well.
My personal choice was karate; the club I was at was very accommodating of my health issues, and didn't push me any harder than I wanted to push myself. It's not too cardio-intensive, but it gets a little cardio workout in your routine.
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Seriously i suggest you ask health care professional they would know better then me or anyone.
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