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How Much Cardio Is Too Much?

How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Key Points

Increased heart strength.

150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week.

Calcium and plaque build up in your arteries.

Benefits Of Cardio

  • Increased heart strength.
  • Improved sleep.
  • Significant calories burned.
  • Release of endorphins which are the body’s natural mood boosters.
  • Reduced stress.
  • Prevention of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.  

How Much Cardio Should You Be Doing?

  • 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week.
  • 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity cardio per week.

The Dangers Of Too Much Cardio

  • Calcium and plaque build up in your arteries.
  • Heart muscle damage.  
  • Irregular heartbeat.
  • Additional heart-related issues.  

Holistic Heart Centers

This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice.

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