Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to heart problems for some athletes and gym rats

People who regularly engage in significant amounts of exercise, as endurance athletes do, may develop enlarged hearts. While ...
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Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...
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An Extra 5 Minutes of Vigorous Exercise Per Day Could Help Lower Blood Pressure

New research shows adding a few minutes of vigorous “everyday” physical activity to your daily exercise routine could help control blood pressure. Heart-pumping activities like cycling, running, and ...

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The "second heart" secret: Why your calf muscles are the unsung heroes of cardiovascular longevity

Science reveals that your lower legs act as a secondary circulatory pump, pushing blood against gravity to protect your heart ...
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The surprising connection between the heart and calf muscles

When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...
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Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jason Sawyer, Bryant University (THE CONVERSATION) Aerobic exercise like jogging, ...