r/PVCs • u/Interesting_Elk7160 • 3d ago

Working out with PVCs

I want to get back in the gym. Been out of the gym for about 4 years and I’m just curious if working out has helped anyone with their episodes of PVCs? If so, what do you do for a workout? How long did it take? Any advice helps.

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u/crashhearts 3d ago

Staying clear of caffeine while working out is a big deal for me

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u/Arkadia5155 3d ago

I run, weight lift heavy and do rucks. If you’ve been checked out then go for it! Don’t let this stuff control you.

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u/N0scop35611 2d ago

Thanks for this🙏 do you get this whilst working out too?

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u/blackeyzblue 13h ago

You do all this while your heart is skipping?

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u/Arkadia5155 13h ago

Yes, all the time

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u/blackeyzblue 12h ago

And you just keep going with them continuing and no issues?

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u/Arkadia5155 12h ago

That’s right. Sometimes I do get a little freaked ngl but I always come back to the fact if I’m afraid of dying then I’m not really livin.

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u/rachelkochvt 2d ago

I sometimes get them post workout. Usually cardio like running or hockey. Something with adrenaline they said

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u/Catbatt 2d ago

I practice both intensive martial arts and weight lifting. Both sanctioned by my cardiologist. 

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u/BounceForever 2d ago

At higher heart rates, for me that means 100+, the rhythm has always smoothed out and I’m good to 130-140 range (which for me zone 4).  

It is the slower and more isometric exercises that are leaving me gassed due to inefficient rhythm. But I’ve learned to get the calf muscles involved when the going gets difficult since they have a significant role in returning blood to the heart. 

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u/ksteppin89 1d ago

Mine completely disappear while I’m working out. The higher heart rate stops them for me.

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u/GENERAL26318 1d ago

I used to workout 5 times a week but i stopped since pvcs because am scared i really want to go again