DR. MIRKIN: IS ENDURANCE EXERCISE SAFE?
Is Vigorous Endurance Exercise Safe for the Heart? By Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Over the past three years, several studies have suggested that long-term training for extreme endurance events such as marathons, iron man triathlons, and very long distance bicycle races may cause structural changes that damage the heart. The four concerns are: HIGH BLOOD [...]
