Haskin-Popp C, Nazareno D, Wegner J, Franklin BA, Schafer J, Gordon S, Timmis GC. Aerobic and myocardial demands of lawn mowing in patients with coronary artery disease.
Am J Cardiol 1998;
81:1243-5. [PMID:
9604961 DOI:
10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00123-4]
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Abstract
Lawn mowing approximates 4 to 6 METs and may evoke heart rate and systolic blood pressure responses that approach and exceed those attained during maximal exercise testing. The excessive cardiac demands may be deceptively camouflaged by the moderate aerobic requirements and perceived effort.
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