Endurance Exercise Can Damage Your Heart
It can lead to: 1. Overtraining Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options – Cleveland Clinic
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Fatigue
Decreased performance 1. Overtraining: What It Is, Symptoms, and Recovery – HSS
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Hormonal imbalances 1. Novel causes and consequences of overtraining syndrome: the EROS-DISRUPTORS study
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Increased risk of injury 1. Musculoskeletal adaptations and injuries due to overtraining – PubMed
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Weakened immune system 1. Overtraining, excessive exercise, and altered immunity: is this a T helper-1 versus T helper-2 lymphocyte response? – PubMed
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Heart problems, including arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and enlarged heart. 1. Electrocardiographic abnormalities and diagnostic criteria in athletic overtraining
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Stress on the Heart: Intense endurance training can put significant stress on the heart. Over time, this can lead to:
1. Can Intensive Exercise Harm the Heart? | Circulation – American Heart Association Journals
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Thickening of the heart muscle (hypertrophy) 1. Left ventricular hypertrophy – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
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Increased risk of atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) 1. Does High-Intensity Endurance Training Increase the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation? | Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology – AHA Journals
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Potential for coronary artery disease
Underlying Heart Conditions: People with undiagnosed heart conditions may experience complications during intense endurance exercise. For example, those with coronary artery disease may experience chest pain or a heart attack.
1. Can Intense Exercise Put Your Heart at Risk? – University Hospitals
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It’s important to note that these risks are relatively rare and often associated with extreme or poorly managed training. For most people, moderate endurance exercise is beneficial for heart health. However, it’s crucial to listen to your body, avoid overtraining, and consult with a healthcare professional before starting a new exercise regimen, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.