Can I Start To Incorporate High Intensity Training?

Is High Intensity Training Safe?
🏋️‍♂️ Understanding High-Intensity Training:
High-intensity training (HIT) puts a lot of stress on the heart.
This heart stress strengthens the heart and improves fitness, leading to numerous health benefits.
🚨 Caution for Those with Health Conditions:
Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol may unknowingly have silent heart disease.
HIT can trigger heart disease symptoms in these individuals, leading to concerns like sudden cardiac death caused by a clot disrupting the heart's rhythm.
🔑 Safe Practice Recommendations:
Before jumping into HIT, build up with moderate intensity exercise (60-80% of max heart rate) for three months.
If you have uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, consult with a doctor to ensure HIT is safe for you.
💪 Tissue Stress and High-Intensity Training:
HIT also places considerable stress on body tissues, including joints.
Starting with moderate-intensity training helps tissues adapt to load, preparing the body for the rigors of HIT.
👉 Conclusion:Engaging in high-intensity training can offer significant health benefits, but it's essential to approach it with caution, especially if you have underlying health conditions. Always consult with a healthcare provider to tailor a safe and effective workout plan.
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About me:
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, a Primary Care Sports Medicine doctor practicing in the United States. I serve various roles as a clinician, such as a hospitalist, outpatient clinician, team physician, and medical director for Exercise Physiology Lab.
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I completed my medical school from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore, India. I did a Masters in exercise Physiology at the University of Kentucky. I then went to complete residency in Family Medicine, Fellowship in Academic Medicine and finally a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. I am currently pursuing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through University of Arizona.
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My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.