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Show Notes
- What really builds the athletic heart
Why longitudinal MRI data shows that time in Zone 1 and Zone 2, not high intensity intervals, is most strongly associated with increased cardiac volume and remodeling. - Why HIIT might not be the primary cardiac driver
How heart filling and wall stress peak at low to moderate intensities, and why time exposure matters more than brief maximal efforts. - The endurance athlete paradox
Why lifelong high volume athletes may show more coronary plaque on imaging, what that actually means, and why mortality data remains reassuring.
4. Arrhythmias, myocarditis, and smart decision making
Understanding atrial fibrillation risk, the importance of respecting viral illness, and when athletes should pause before returning to training.
