As we all know, cardiovascular exercise is good for the health and longevity of our bodies. But researchers have recently discovered that too much exercise can be bad for the heart. How is this so you ask? A recent study was performed on men who were part of an Olympic team in running (those who ran over 100 marathons) and rowing. Half of these participants showed results of heart muscle scarring.
Now, don't get your hopes up thinking you can get out of exercising! The affected men in the study were the ones who went through the longest and hardest training's. Apparently, evidence shows that certain kinds of prolonged exercise can cause scarring and structural changes to the human heart.
So what does this mean for you? Unless your engaged in high-level strenuous elite training then you shouldn't use it to avoid exercising! Exercise is an absolute must for high-level wellness and prevention of heart disease. It is a proven method to help with insomnia, controling weight gain, and aiding in the treatment of depression.
Listen to your body and remember....Everything in moderation!
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