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Will i be able to continue bodybuilding after having a pacemaker implanted? i'm a competitive bodybuilder, and am curious how a pacemaker will affect my future activities.
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Having a pacemaker should not affect ordinary activities significantly. If the pacemaker is below your collarbone, upper extremity exercise such as weightlifting may cause a change in the pacing mode. While this is not a problem to cause concern, it may be well to see what happens when pectoral muscles are contracting with upper extremity exercise. This can be done in the doctor's office.
Answered 11/1/2021
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