C.O. Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 http://www.wellnesstoday.com/fitness/too-much-high-intensity-exercise-could-hurt-heart-health Interesting article. Feedback appreciated all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 In regards to the first study. it stated: "But the most active group, those who did daily strenuous physical activity, also had increased risk of dying of heart problems than people who were active only two to four times a week, according to the study." Heart attacks aren't caused from a build-up of plaque in the arteries, but rather a rupture of the plaque causing a blockage. Intense exercise is more likely to cause a rupture than light exercise. The second study is a survey. I wouldn't put much faith into a survey based study at all. They are the most inaccurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Another thing to consider is that atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia. Millions of people who have it don't even know they have it and aren't diagnosed. I would suspect the people most likely to recognize it are those people who engage in high intensity exercise. So, there may be the same ratio of AF in moderate or low intensity exercisers, they just don't know they have it and are obviously not treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 TOO MUCH of anything is bad for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Fact - Intense muscular contractions milks venous blood back to the cardiac muscle which protects it while you workout intensely. Moreover, high intensity training also up regulates certain enzymes which in time has the cardiac muscle work less hard at rest and play. Indeed Mike is right, too much of anything is toxic, and intense physical stress is no exception to that rule. There is a therapeutic window here, but its a very narrow one, the dosage and frequency must be just right...especially when your a natural trainee with an average recovery ability. HIT is not a "hobby", it is what it is, intense physical stress, make no mistake...overexposure is toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks guys, good stuff. Now back to the gym! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerpc73 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I tried to stick to a maximum of three high-intensity interval training sessions per week. It is very intense on your body and any more than they could be dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujin Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 TOO MUCH of anything is bad for you Truth right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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