Once the pacemaker has been implanted, people with pacemakers should be able to do the same activities everyone else in their age group is doing. Patients with a pacemaker may still be able do the following: Exercise moderately, upon advice from the doctor Drive or travel Return to work Work in the yard or house Participate in sports and other recreational activities Take showers and baths Continue sexual relationships When involved in a physical, recreational, or sporting activity, a person with a pacemaker should avoid receiving a blow to the skin over the pacemaker. A blow to the chest near the pacemaker can affect its functioning. See your doctor if a blow to chest is received near the pacemaker. Always consult with the doctor when feeling ill after an activity, or if there are questions about beginning a new activity.