The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health

Beta blockers are life-saving medications for millions of people managing cardiovascular and aortic conditions, but they change how your body responds to physical activity. That means standard heart rate targets may no longer apply.

Our new resource on beta blockers unpacks:
✅ Why beta blockers lower your heart rate during exercise — and what to track instead
✅ How to gauge workout intensity safely without relying on pulse
✅ Practical guidance for staying active while on cardiac medications

For health educators, clinicians, and patients navigating life with aortic disease: this is the kind of nuanced, evidence-based information that bridges the gap between a prescription and a lifestyle.

Don’t let a knowledge gap stand between your patients and safe, confident movement. Read the full resource here:https://johnritterfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beta-blockers-and-exercise.pdf

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