Endurance Training for Cardiovascular Health: Insights into Risk Reduction and Heart Disease Prevention

Endurance training significantly benefits from strong cardiovascular health, as it relies on the efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. A robust cardiovascular system enhances key factors such as cardiac output, stroke volume, and capillary density, which optimize oxygen tra...

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Main Authors: Piotr Charzewski, Agnieszka Starzyk
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Language:English
Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-02-01
Series:Quality in Sport
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58217
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description Endurance training significantly benefits from strong cardiovascular health, as it relies on the efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. A robust cardiovascular system enhances key factors such as cardiac output, stroke volume, and capillary density, which optimize oxygen transport and utilization during prolonged physical activity. This improved vascular efficiency reduces strain on the heart, allowing athletes to sustain higher intensities for longer durations. Endurance training also improves aerobic capacity (VO₂max) and accelerates recovery rates, enabling individuals to handle greater training loads and recover more effectively. Together, these adaptations create a positive feedback loop where endurance training strengthens cardiovascular health, further enhancing performance and resilience.
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spelling doaj-art-ba0a80888a4f4ecfb8cdfdce995e4d242025-02-03T08:23:57ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.58217Endurance Training for Cardiovascular Health: Insights into Risk Reduction and Heart Disease PreventionPiotr Charzewski0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5170-3899Agnieszka Starzykhttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-8696-4187Kozminski University Endurance training significantly benefits from strong cardiovascular health, as it relies on the efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. A robust cardiovascular system enhances key factors such as cardiac output, stroke volume, and capillary density, which optimize oxygen transport and utilization during prolonged physical activity. This improved vascular efficiency reduces strain on the heart, allowing athletes to sustain higher intensities for longer durations. Endurance training also improves aerobic capacity (VO₂max) and accelerates recovery rates, enabling individuals to handle greater training loads and recover more effectively. Together, these adaptations create a positive feedback loop where endurance training strengthens cardiovascular health, further enhancing performance and resilience. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58217endurancesportperformancecoronary heart diseasecardiovascular healthheart risk factor
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endurance
sport
performance
coronary heart disease
cardiovascular health
heart risk factor
title Endurance Training for Cardiovascular Health: Insights into Risk Reduction and Heart Disease Prevention
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title_short Endurance Training for Cardiovascular Health: Insights into Risk Reduction and Heart Disease Prevention
title_sort endurance training for cardiovascular health insights into risk reduction and heart disease prevention
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sport
performance
coronary heart disease
cardiovascular health
heart risk factor
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