As a physiologist for 38 years, I thought I had a clear understanding of what a heart attack looks like – boy was I wrong! I have 12% body fat, I lift weights three times a week and I swim, bike, or run 10+ hours a week. I don’t eat fried foods, I have never smoked or used street drugs and I get 8-10 hours of sleep every night, with 2-hour naps on the weekends. How in the world did I not see a heart attack coming?
Please take a moment to hear about my journey, which led to a heart attack and the need for a life-saving heart stent. In this podcast episode with Toolman Dan, I'll walk you through the various symptoms I experienced for over two years: fatigue, shortness of breath, limited mobility, tingling and numbness in my arms, nightmares, irritability, anxiety, anger issues, reduced appetite, brain fog, and vision problems.
I initially attributed these symptoms to long COVID due to the striking similarities, and I resigned myself to living with them. Despite my proactive approach in every possible way, I was mistaken—the symptoms weren't from long COVID but were actually warning signs of severe heart stress that eventually led to a heart attack.
My ultimate hope is that everyone worldwide will listen to this podcast with an open mind and consider my symptoms, my approach, and how far off course I was in my understanding. I was fortunate to receive a second chance, and I aspire to inspire others to seek medical attention when things just don't feel right. I'm not a paranoid person, I lead a proactive life, but I wasn't proactive enough, and it nearly cost me everything I hold dear: my wife, children, family, and all of you, my dear friends! Thank you for listening; I deeply appreciate it.
To join the RLF Team for the 2023 Greater Orlando Heart Walk or donate to the American Heart Association, click here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate?px=26532874&pg=personal&fr_id=9124
Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance:
► https://www.coachrobb.com/
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/
Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals:
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/
Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes
Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/
As a physiologist for 38 years, I thought I had a clear understanding of what a heart attack looks like – boy was I wrong! I have 12% body fat, I lift weights three times a week and I swim, bike, or run 10+ hours a week. I don’t eat fried foods, I have never smoked or used street drugs and I get 8-10 hours of sleep every night, with 2-hour naps on the weekends. How in the world did I not see a heart attack coming?
Please take a moment to hear about my journey, which led to a heart attack and the need for a life-saving heart stent. In this podcast episode with Toolman Dan, I'll walk you through the various symptoms I experienced for over two years: fatigue, shortness of breath, limited mobility, tingling and numbness in my arms, nightmares, irritability, anxiety, anger issues, reduced appetite, brain fog, and vision problems.
I initially attributed these symptoms to long COVID due to the striking similarities, and I resigned myself to living with them. Despite my proactive approach in every possible way, I was mistaken—the symptoms weren't from long COVID but were actually warning signs of severe heart stress that eventually led to a heart attack.
My ultimate hope is that everyone worldwide will listen to this podcast with an open mind and consider my symptoms, my approach, and how far off course I was in my understanding. I was fortunate to receive a second chance, and I aspire to inspire others to seek medical attention when things just don't feel right. I'm not a paranoid person, I lead a proactive life, but I wasn't proactive enough, and it nearly cost me everything I hold dear: my wife, children, family, and all of you, my dear friends! Thank you for listening; I deeply appreciate it.
To join the RLF Team for the 2023 Greater Orlando Heart Walk or donate to the American Heart Association, click here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate?px=26532874&pg=personal&fr_id=9124
Coach Robb's Resources (articles, videos, etc.) about health, wellness and performance:
► https://www.coachrobb.com/
► Resources such as the 2-Week Food Challenge, Sweat Rate Calculator, and Body Measurement Spreadsheet, click here: https://coachrobb.activehosted.com/f/25
Coach Robb's Exclusive Exercise and Recovery Products (designed by Coach Robb):
► Energy Fuel (Intensity and Duration Specific Sports Drink):
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/energy-fuel-products/
Coach Robb's Suggested Vitamins & Minerals:
► Nutritional Frontiers Supplements (Developed and Recommended Supplements of Coach Robb)
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/nutritional-bundles/
Coach Robb's Snacks, Smoothies and Meal Resources:
Coach Robb's Healthy Meals, Smoothies and Snack Recipe Books available in print and digital formats on Coach Robb Store and Amazon.
► Healthy Meals ► Smoothie Recipes ► Snack Recipes
Coach Robb's Educational Bundles:
► Nutrition for Weight Loss Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/weight-loss-educational-bundle/
► Nutrition for Performance Educational Bundle
https://www.coachrobbstore.com/product/fueling-performance-educational-bundle/