While regular physical activity is recommended for people with heart problems, some exercises can be dangerous. Let’s take stock.
In France, cardiovascular diseases affect a large number of people. Hypertension, heart failure, coronary heart disease and strokes represent a significant proportion of public health problems. These pathologies require special attention, particularly when it comes to sport.
While regular physical activity is often recommended to strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation, and generally promote a healthy lifestyle, not all exercises are equal. Worse still, some could be heart-threatening. This is particularly the case with weightlifting.
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Why Weightlifting Is Not Recommended for People with Heart Conditions
Asked about this by the magazine “Parade”, the American cardiologist Dr. Bradley Serwer answers: “This sudden and very intense activity can make blood pressure rise up to four times faster than the normal limit and imposes significant stress on the heart.” Indeed, this sport which consists of lifting heavy weights, requires a strong contraction of the muscles and the cardiovascular system.
For a weakened heart, this intense and short physical effort increases not only blood pressure but also heart rate. A double effort that can cause side effects…
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