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Physiology Friday #213: Stair Climbing 'Exercise Snacks' Increase VO2 Max

Physiologically Speaking

ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post about the recent evidence on high-volume exercise and atherosclerosis in athletes. “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” We need a way to weave exercise into daily life. Life gets busy.

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"Exercise in a Pill": The Next Biohack or a Far-off Fantasy?

Physiologically Speaking

Plenty of people love to exercise. But the disheartening truth is that most people don’t enjoy exercise. A third or less of adults meet the minimum recommendations for aerobic and strength exercise each week. I’m an exercise scientist by training. We can promote exercise until we’re red in the face.

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Study Shows High Volume Exercise Unrelated to Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium

DAIC

Previous research on physical activity and CAC, which suggested that individuals who engage in high volume endurance training (such as marathoners and triathletes) have more sub-clinical atherosclerosis or CAC, has primarily relied on assessment at one point in time and was unable to track individual changes in CAC. years for men and 51.1

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The Latest Evidence on Atherosclerosis in Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

If you exercise, you’ll probably live longer than someone who doesn’t. But can you exercise too much? Like anything — food, alcohol, work — exercise can also be overdone. There’s more debate about the optimal level of exercise for reducing the risk of death and disease.

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Physiology Friday #199: High-Intensity Interval Training Reduces Coronary Artery Plaque

Physiologically Speaking

Exercise prevents and reverses cardiovascular disease, but whether high-intensity exercise training (HIIT) is safe and effective for adults after minimally invasive heart surgery is unknown. Exercise is a wonder drug for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and reversal. And the more you exercise, the better your outcomes.

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Top Cardiology Conferences in 2025

Cardiology Update

This event encompasses various facets, including public health, primary care, secondary prevention, rehabilitation, sports cardiology, and exercise. EAS Congress explores the latest research developments into the causes of atherosclerosis and related vascular disease.

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How To Reverse Coronary Artery Disease With Lifestyle Measures

Dr. Paddy Barrett

But can coronary artery disease be reversed with lifestyle measures, including changes to nutrition and exercise? Effect of intensive compared with moderate lipid-lowering therapy on progression of coronary atherosclerosis: a randomised controlled trial. After the six months, those in the exercise group had significantly less plaque 2.