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Push ups, sit ups and taekwondo sparring vs AAA

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ericg753
ericg753

Hi,

Just wanted to get some opinions on taekwondo martial arts training and if it will negatively affect my ascending aortic aneurism. 

It’s currently and been at 4.4cm since being diagnosed 4 years ago. I stopped any type of weightlifting, moving anything heavy, I quit smoking cigars and I dropped 42 lbs so far. 

I am looking to get back into taekwondo, which for those that aren’t familiar with the training, it’s a lot of cardio....kicking, stretching, fast moving, forms, self defense and sparring. 

The sparring is done with full gear, typically light contact. There are push ups and sit-ups and running some laps around the dojo involved with the cardio training. I’ve spoken with the instructors who know me like family, they assured me the adults are not pushed anywhere near as hard as the teens/20-30 somethings. I’m pushing 50, I want to drop more weight and improve my cardio and overall health but i am concerned about pushing too hard. 

Thoughts? 

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