Too Much is too Bad - a reality with Exercise
It’s an undisputed fact that regular exercise brings myriad benefits - from increased strength, improved cardiovascular health, and effective weight management leading to a better quality of life in your golden years.
But what happens when we follow a misleading belief - the over-marketed but erroneous idea that stressful workouts like high-intensity training (HIT), heavy weightlifting, or running marathons and triathlons increase longevity?
We often see middle-aged men and women trying hard to lift heavy weights while squatting and dead lifting - using heavy dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and plyometric boxes while trying to push themselves in a new way every time.
In reality, that’s harmful. Those ultramarathons and ultra stressful workouts actually can shorten your lives because they raise inflammation over time. There is a risk of damaging your knee joints, injuring your shoulders and spine, making even simple daily tasks difficult.
Evidence shows that marathoners are prone to plaque formation due to inflammation and oxidative stress. Mechanical stress due to prolonged vigorous exercise can also lead to non-laminar blood flow pattern (chaotic blood flow) leading to vascular calcification.
So, train smart. Focus on consistency, variety, and injury prevention - while keeping the challenge aligned with your current physical condition.
Zareer Patell
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