Till now it was said that exercise is the ‘Holy Grail’ of losing weight and good for heart, but An exposure therapy has been suggested by the researchers which tells that acute arduous workouts such as high intensity endurance exercise could be bad for your heart.
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, acute workout can be harmful for the heart. The study suggests that exercising too long and hard may elevate permanent structural changes in the heart, which may leave people at risk of heart rhythm problems. Withal, scientists also accentuate that this research only refers to high intensity workout, not regular fitness routine. Researchers claimed that exercise increase risk of atrial fibrillation but the issue is still controversial as other findings not showing any link.
Dr André La Gerche, Head of Sports Cardiology stated, “This paper discusses the often questionable, incomplete, and controversial science behind the emerging concern that high levels of intense exercise may be associated with some adverse health effects”. Further he said that all therapies, pharmacological have a dose-response relationship whereby benefits diminish at high doses and the risk of adverse events increases”. An open mind would consider that this may even be possible for exercise, he claimed.
According to a study conducted at American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation can cause blood clots, heart failure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. The study authors kept an eye on the intensity of the exercise to note that analysing the risks of too much exercise in no way weaken the evidence for the many benefits of physical activity. But it doesn’t mean finding the hidden dangers is any less crucial.
The research study has been published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.
