Exercise at the Extremes

Abstract Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary prevention strategies. An appropriate volume and intensity are essential to maximally benefit from exercis...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2016-01, Vol.67 (3), p.316-329
Main Authors: Eijsvogels, Thijs M.H., PhD, Molossi, Silvana, MD, PhD, Lee, Duck-chul, PhD, Emery, Michael S., MD, Thompson, Paul D., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
athletes
cardiac patients
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
Exercise
health
Heart attacks
heart failure
Internal Medicine
longevity
Mortality
myocardial infarction
physical activity
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Summary:Abstract Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary prevention strategies. An appropriate volume and intensity are essential to maximally benefit from exercise interventions. This document summarizes available evidence on the relationship between the exercise volume and risk reductions in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, the risks and benefits of moderate- versus high-intensity exercise interventions are compared. Findings are presented for the general population and cardiac patients eligible for cardiac rehabilitation. Finally, the controversy of excessive volumes of exercise in the athletic population is discussed.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2015.11.034