Exercise-Related Acute Cardiovascular Events and Potential Deleterious Adaptations Following Long-Term Exercise Training
Published: February 26, 2020
- The benefits of regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA), and the associated improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), far outweigh the risks for most individuals.
- This scientific statement discusses the implications for moderate-to-vigorous PA and high-volume, high-intensity exercise regimens. The goal is to provide updated information for patients on preparticipation screening and the benefits and risks of PA and physical exertion in varied environments and during competitive events.
- The favorable risk factor profile and superior cardiac performance of endurance athletes suggests that high intensity training is cardioprotective for most individuals. In those with CVD, however, care should be taken to weigh the risks of this form of exercise, particularly in nonmedical settings, and this should be the basis for any recommendation regarding this type of exercise.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Exercise Health Benefits and Risks-In Search of the Perfect Balance by 1. Peter Kokkinos, PhD and 2. Jonathan Myers, PhD
- Top Things to Know: Exercise-Related Acute CV Events and Potential Deleterious Adaptations Following Long-Term Exercise Training
- News Release: Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health — much more is not always much better
Recommended Reading
- 2019 Implementation of Supervised Exercise Therapy for Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease
- 2019 Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
- 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
- 2018 Optimal Exercise Programs for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
- 2018 Routine Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Healthcare Settings
- 2018 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Cardiac Rehabilitation
- 2013 Exercise Standards for Testing and Training