Since the 51-year-old suffered a severe heart attack while working out at a gym in New York City, he couldn’t continue to push his body as he did before his heart attack, so he's made some adjustments to his routine.
“I had to change everything. I’m definitely not as strong as I used to be—it’s been a super challenge—so I’m just trying so many different workouts.”
Harper talks about how what’s old is new again in the fitness world, and that he’s been exploring some total-body workouts that are making a comeback, like stationary bikes, interval training, Tae Bo, and aerobics classes. (Your workout isn't the only thing that will change. Here's how you can get your sex life back after a heart attack.)
Check out his full interview in the video below.
When he was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live in April, Harper revealed that he had overlooked some of the warning signs leading up to his heart attack, saying he had fainted at the gym and started having dizzy spells.
“I just adapted, which is the dumbest thing—I kick myself over and over again about it.”
Harper has also since switched to a Mediterranean diet—emphasizing fish, plants, and healthy fats—which has long been considered one of the most heart healthy diets you can try. In fact, research suggests that the Mediterranean diet can boost your levels of good cholesterol and slash your risk of diabetes and heart disease.
“I am feeling really good,” he told The Today Show. “I’m just having to reprogram what’s going on in my head and get used to that new normal.”
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