Q Should a person with angina avoid strenuous exercises like jogging? My doubt is for someone with angina problem but whose diagnosis is not yet complete, is it advisable to avoid strenuous exercises like jogging? Normally such exercises are encouraged to build endurance and for a better cardiac health. But what if someone suffers angina after or during exercises?
It depends on how much strain your body experiences during jogging. If symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, sweating, pain in left hand, jaw or shoulder, numbness in limbs are present after exercise you need to stop. Jogging is good for an individual who is healthy or has blood pressure under control or is on medication after diagnosis of heart problem is advised to do it. It ensures healthy blood circulation. Being symptomatic; you should first consult your physician and only after a thorough examination, you can start high intensity exercises. For the time being, you should stick to walking as its a safe option.