Once again, I appreciate the insight on this matter. Yep, your assessment about me performing exercises requiring Valsalva maneuver is on spot. That is why I used bench pressing as an example; it requires a deep breath prior to the push to get the weight back up, which in turn, puts extreme pressure...

Believe me, I do understand the confusion. I had to do a lot of research about this topic myself, and I'm the one that actually is affected by the condition. From what doctors have told me, here is a simple analogy: Imagine a balloon being filled up with air. The larger it gets as it is being filled...

Boss Man...Thanks for such a rapid response! Yes, in a nutshell, it is a "bulge" in aorta; more specifically, it's a dilation of the aortic arch at the root near the connection to the heart. doctors have told me that a typical aorta has a diameter of approximately 3cm; mine is currently me...

Within the last five years, I have been diagnosed with various medical conditions (for the curious, an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm accompanied by a bicuspid valve...aren't I the lucky one). It is unknown how long I have been living with these conditions, but from what I have been told; I am l...

I was diagnosed with a medical condition about 4 years ago and since that time, lifestyle has really turned stagnant. The condition is life-threatening (which sucks, lol), but I am monitored twice a year to see if surgical intervention is required. Fortunately, the condition appears to be stabilized...

I am new to the ShapeFit Community and wanting to meet new people that have a "like-minded" mindset about living a healthier lifestyle in all areas; diet and working out. I have been doing a lot of research and have stumbled across a supplement called Lean System 7? I was curious if anyone...