Effect of regular endurance exercises on management of cardiovascular health in middle-aged men

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of regular endurance exercises on the management of cardiovascular health in middle-aged men. The following conclusions were drawn as the result of comparatively analyzing middle-aged men who regularly performed triathlon and cycling exercises for more than 5 years. The effect of regular endurance exercises on cardiovascular health management in middle-aged men was found to be relatively positive. However, prolonged endurance exercises can cause cardiovascular disease which can adversely affect the cardiac function, and to date, no defining limit is known about the amount of exercise that improves the cardiovascular function while reducing the cardiovascular events. Therefore, aiming for exercises at moderate intensity that befit the individual’s fitness level as well as conducting regular examinations to predict and manage the risk of sudden cardiac death from exercising were considered as the more effective method of cardiovascular health management.

Effects of Regular Aerobic Exercise on Cardiovascular Health Factors and Heart Function in Sedentary Male Office Workers

“…To date, the amount of exercise that improves cardiovascular health and reduces accidents related to cardiovascular diseases has not been defined [19]. While the function and structure of the heart of people who have performed aerobic exercise for a long period of time have been reported to be deformed, depending on the period and type of exercise [20], such structural features of the heart are not necessarily clearly distinguished; furthermore, these structural features have been argued to vary depending on the intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise [21].…”

“…Among the many forms of aerobic exercise, swimming is considered one of the safest, with a lower risk of injury compared to land exercise [24], and it is considered to be the best choice for physical activity [25]. Swimming has been reported to reduce joint loads by reducing gravity through buoyancy [26], and it is effective against the risk of heart disease because it increases the venous return rate with a streamlined posture [19].…”