Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
You are quoting a man who lived into his forties, suffered from syphilis, who was thought to be manic-depressive with periodic psychosis, with multiple heart attacks to boot. Need I say more...
Well obviously whatever he was doing killed him and did not make him stronger.
First, I would say, talk to your doctor about doing this kind of strenuous exercise. If he thinks you are ready for it, then yes, keep at it, and you wll get stronger.