Endurance athletes have sick hearts

A study published in 2023 found that lifelong endurance athletes logging huge training hours weekly had more coronary plaques, including more noncalcified plaques in proximal coronary segments, compared to healthy and active nonathletes.

This does not necessarily mean more heart attacks or mortality, but it’s worrisome and reminds us of the forever challenge of trying to avoid doing nothing and avoid overdoing it. As with most things, the real path to health is likely in the boring middle, with moderation.

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