Cardiology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Emrah Ermiş made statements about the effects of sports on heart health.
Assoc. Dr. Ermiş, “From a general perspective, scientific research shows that sports mostly positive effects on heart health. However, the effect of sports on the heart, the sport, the athlete’s heart health status, the level of training and the intensity of the sport may vary depending on the intensity and frequency of exercises while determining the intensity and frequency of the individual Age, bone and joint health situations should be taken into consideration, “he said.
“Bicycle can be done, yoga and pilates can be done”
Assoc. Dr. Ermiş, “It is recommended to exercise at least 150 minutes per week to improve heart health. This means 5 days a week, 30 minutes per day. Some of these activities such as running, bicycle, swim It will be appropriate to determine the maximal value of the maximal value in the light of the exercise in the light of the scientific data, it improves blood pressure, increases the health of the vascular and insulin. Reduces the risk, as well as strength exercises such as yoga can be added to the exercises that can be done. “
“Excessive sports can adversely affect the heart”
Expressing that excessive sports can adversely affect heart health Assoc. Dr. Ermiş, “However, intense exercise and excessive training can cause overloading of the heart, can trigger cardiovascular problems. Especially hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with structural heart disease should avoid heavy exercise and do competing sports. It can increase cardiac problems, especially by the physicians of the patients in this group, “he said.
“Lower mortality rate in patients participating in exercise programs”
In Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, Assoc. Dr. Ermiş, “Studies show that heart patients participating in exercise programs have lower mortality (death) and morbidity (additional disease) rates than those who do not participate. But in routine controls, dietary habits should be reviewed and the prescribed drugs should be revised if necessary. Regular exercise in the patient will reduce the heart rate over time the patient is using, for example, the need for rhythm drugs will be reduced, “he said.
“Consult a doctor before exercise”
Assoc. Dr. Ermiş, “Before starting exercise, especially if you have health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or joint problems, it is important to consult a doctor. Other than that, the story of the story of cardiac death at an early age or sudden cardiac death story with individuals in themselves, chest Those who have symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath and fainting should be evaluated before exercise, and if there is no problem with aerobic exercises such as aerobic exercises, flexibility and balance training. “
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