Heart attacks in Gym: Know when to give the treadmill a miss
krishna murthy
You must be wondering why so many young, seemingly fit and healthy people having fatal heart attacks?
With the rise in the cases of heart attack, it is essential to understand what causes a heart attack and when to stop working out.
Looking fit or going to the gym does not mean you are healthy or living a healthy lifestyle.
Many young adults these days usually indulge in an unhealthy lifestyle. For instance, excessive stress, lack of sleep, alcohol intake, smoking, drug abuse, slimming pills, and over-exercise.
It is important that you know your health completely before designing your exercise schedule.
According to experts, the sudden cardiac arrest during exercise or heavy physical activity mostly happens due to blockages in the heart.
Blockage is the result of cholesterol depositing into the arteries, it gradually builds up from a small bulge to a significant level.
It can be a silent killer so routine medical check ups and being mindful of any symptoms is important for a healthy heart.