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by dlsisk
May 31st, 2008, 10:45 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: polar vs. suunto?
Replies: 6
Views: 6469

Polar A6

I've used Polar all my life, and I have noticed some quality issues in the last couple of years. My current Polar A6 "locks up" every couple of months and needs rebooting. Sometime the time freezes, sometimes the display flashes pure black to white and the watch emits a panicky squeal. (That's fun i...
by dlsisk
May 26th, 2008, 11:53 pm
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Chondromalacia and staying in shape
Replies: 4
Views: 6628

Knee Pain & Rowing

I'm experienced a lot of knee injuries as a result of running and (to a lesser extent) cycling. I keep my erg resistance low - never over four - and I moderate my leg push depending on my recent rowing experience. The more I row, the stronger my knees get, and the less knee discomfort after rowing. ...
by dlsisk
May 23rd, 2008, 9:35 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: lone a fib
Replies: 7
Views: 6560

Training with A Fib

I concur with Chris that training with lone A-Fib inside of a "comfort range" is quite safe, "lone" being the operative word: A-Fib without any other underlying conditions or causes. It's interesting to compare results. Chris' HR with flecainide and metoprolol is much more responsive than mine was. ...
by dlsisk
May 20th, 2008, 7:05 pm
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: lone a fib
Replies: 7
Views: 6560

Lone A-Fib

Hi Jane - Yes, I do. I first noticed it in 2003 while cross country skiing. I had absolutely no idea what it was, especially as I'd always enjoyed aerobic exercises. Tried drug therapy as you are doing now, but I didn't like the exercise limiting effects (or just general ineffectiveness) of most of ...