Cardio exercises are great for you, but I’m confused. Since the heart is a muscle, does exercising it make it grow bigger, which could lead to heart disease?
My father has a enlarged heart and this question crossed my mind.
In: Biology
Your heart can enlarge from cardio, as it is a muscle and can grow larger like other muscles. This type of growth isn’t usually a problem.
Hearts can also enlarged due to higher pressure, causing thickening of the heart. This is an issue as it requires the heart to consistently work harder.
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