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Is My Heart Strong Enough For Mixed Martial Arts

by NickGrant, May 16, 2008 12:54AM

Tags: Supraventricular Tachycardia, Heart, Mixed Martial Arts, my, strong

Hello, I have been wanting to train in Mixed Martial Arts for a long time but I was born with Supraventricular Tachycardia so I don't know if my heart is strong enough for MMA so if you could please help me with this problem of mine or know something that can help, I would be very happy.

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by Leslie613, May 16, 2008 01:56AM

You should first and foremost consult with your doctor. He/she should be able to tell you if your heart is healthy enough for rigorous physical activity. If exercise is a trigger for you, you and your doctor might want to discuss treatment options to minimize the risk of having an event while training. Your doctor ultimately knows best, and if he/she gives you the go ahead and you try it but don't feel good doing it, you need to be comfortable enough with yourself to know what's best for you.

Good luck! I always admire those who have these scary heart problems but want to push themselves to the limit anyway. Hopefully I'll be able to start doing the same thing again in a little while.

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