What is Athletic Heart Syndrome?
Did you know consistent exercise can change the structure of your heart? This condition is called athletic heart syndrome. Find out more about it and how to know whether you have it.
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Did you know consistent exercise can change the structure of your heart? This condition is called athletic heart syndrome. Find out more about it and how to know whether you have it.
Aerobic exercise and resistance training both change the structure of your heart, but in slightly different ways. After about three months of regular endurance exercise, the left ventricle in your heart begins to enlarge by dilating. Over time, the left ventricular wall becomes slightly thicker as well.
Some athletes have enlarged hearts as a result of their training. This condition is known as athlete’s heart. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to distinguish from a more serious heart condition. Find out more about enlarged hearts in athletes.