Running and its effect on the heart

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Not so long ago, health jogging was especially popular in our country. However, some time passed, and his popularity waned. Even sayings appeared: “I ran to a heart attack” or “If it were someone else’s legs, otherwise it would be my own,” etc. Indeed, there is evidence of a negative effect of running on the activity of the cardiovascular system. But is running to blame? It turns out not.

The heart ceases to cope with the proposed load, when the passion for running crosses the line separating physical education from sports, and the “pursuit of results” begins. With a solid overvoltage (pulse 170-180 beats per minute), the heart no longer has time to make full-fledged movements in terms of amplitude, which leads to a sharp reduction in systolic volume. And the demands of the muscle tissue of the running body are steadily growing. It turns out that with an overestimated rhythm, the heart is still able to support the activity of vital organs, but it is no longer able to properly serve itself.

Running and its effect on the heart

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Based on the foregoing, experts advise runners not to overload their heart. Very often, novice runners after a while run a five-kilometer distance with pleasure, after which there is a desire to run both 10 km and 15. But you don’t need to do this.

It is very important to remember that the main thing is health, not results.

Doctors today believe that to prevent a heart attack, it is enough to go up and down the stairs on foot, and not use the elevator; walk at an average pace a couple of stops, and not get on the bus; generally walk a day for 20–30 minutes. And those who are allowed by the state of health and conditions can move from fast walking to slow running.