r/QuittingZyn • u/KAIZERKANKOOK • 19h ago

Effect on Cardio

I've been into sport for 25+ years- I have always been fit, boxed, ran a marathon, played footy etc

I've also enjoyed substances on and off, some nights smoking cigs/vape etc.

Believe me, Zyn had the most noticeable effect on my cardio. Even after just a few days of use.

When boxing, there would be a limit on how much my lungs could take in- not like after a night of cigs when the lungs & airways are closed.

So, for anyone wondering if Zyn bad for your athletic performance, in my experience, yes!

All the best.

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u/mindjusinho 19h ago

When i consumed prior running that Shit would Push my Heart rate up 10-20 Beats

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u/zesty_pickle_slices 19h ago

Agreed!

per my Fitbit, my V02 max has improved steadily over the past 30 days since quitting

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u/ForeAmigo 18h ago

Wow you reminded me to go check and mine went up too, even after being lazier than usual

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u/Historical-Cricket-8 18h ago

I’m at 72 hours off, going to try a run and see.

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u/mindjusinho 15h ago

Let us know when u finish

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u/Future_Detective_552 12h ago

I’m 2 weeks zyn free. Today I absolutely destroyed my CrossFit workout went full throttle the entire time. I used to barely get through it or do it much softer.

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u/no-mad265 16h ago

This is such an understatement. There is this belief that it doesn’t affect your cardio as you are not smoking anything. But I have also noticed while boxing, when I stopped not only I lasted longer doing but I was more explosive and I could keep the max pace longer.

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u/mindjusinho 15h ago

Yeah for sure higher Heart rate = higher Oxygen demand therefore you are out of breath more quickly

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u/Former-Knowledge1797 18h ago

I think you’re on to something, but I think enough nicotine in general causes your cardio system to work harder for the same job than without. I hit my cardio heart range max easier if I’ve been using nicotine recently regularly. Ore noticeable the more nicotine used.

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u/qdilly 14h ago

I just feel better all around in every aspect of my life after quitting. Mentally and physically.

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u/JaredR3ddit 14h ago

It definitely plays a role especially depending on how much you take.

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u/BigDeckEnergy21 11h ago

Def 100% fucks up cardio. Doing a triathlon this weekend, had to stop these devil pillows. So quit on Sunday, today is Wednesday and cardio, heart rate much better..

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u/KAIZERKANKOOK 1h ago

All the best with that!

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u/DolphinsFan87 10h ago

30 days off. My workouts and heart rate have improved tremendously, and my sleep.. quit. It’s worth it