Balancing Cardiovascular Health: Assessing the Impact of Physical Activity on Athletic Cardiac Adaptations and Cardiac Pathology

• Main Authors: Izabela Hądzlik (Author), Jan Piotrowski (Author), Julia Biały-Karbowniczek (Author), Katarzyna Słychan (Author), Aleksandra Jędrasek (Author), Klaudia Bulska (Author), Tomasz Jędrasek (Author), Blanka Łuczak (Author), Julia Pogoda (Author), Konrad Sławek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Physical activity is an effective therapy for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.   However, studies show a curvilinear relationship between exercise and survival, with diminishing returns beyond optimal fitness levels. Extreme athletic training can harm some individuals, as long-term t...