Many people tend to think that if they are not frequently ill, at risk of various diseases, or do not exercise regularly, there is no need for a health check-up. However, in reality, even those who are physically healthy, never get sick, or regularly exercise still need health check-ups. This is especially true for those who exercise regularly, engage in intense workouts, or even athletes themselves.
Because intense exercise… causes thickening of the heart muscle, increasing the risk of “acute heart attack”
Don’t be confused about how heart disease relates to exercise. Did you know that while exercising, the heart pumps more blood than usual, the heart rate speeds up, and blood pressure continuously rises? These factors cause “thickening of the heart muscle” in the left and right ventricles, which is an adaptive mechanism of the heart muscle when it has to work hard.
Moreover, weight training focused solely on muscle building can increase the thickness of the left ventricle more than other types of exercise. Meanwhile, intense marathon cycling can cause the heart muscle to enlarge and thicken simultaneously, affecting blood circulation and heart function, which is a major cause of “acute heart attack” . EKG and Echo heart tests can help detect this thickening of the heart muscle early.
Because intense exercise… affects liver values, so regular health checks are necessary!
What many people may not know is that SGOT or AST levels from liver tests may be related to exercise, especially intense or strenuous exercise like weight training for muscle building, which causes muscle cell death… This may seem like a normal mechanism! But if intense exercise is repeated continuously, old muscle cells die faster, and new cells regenerate quickly, causing SGOT or AST levels—enzymes produced from damage to the liver, red blood cells, heart, muscles, pancreas, or kidneys—to rise.
However… this elevated level may not only come from muscle damage but could also indicate abnormalities in other organs, including the liver itself. Therefore, if you are someone who exercises intensely and your SGOT or AST levels are high, do not assume it is just from exercise. You should stop exercising and retest to accurately diagnose the cause of the elevated SGOT or AST levels, so appropriate treatment can be started before dangerous complications occur.
Because intense exercise increases the risk of “kidney failure”
The effect of intense exercise on the heart… this is often heard, but intense exercise affecting the “kidneys” may cause many to wonder how they are related. Intense or prolonged exercise, such as marathon running, can increase the risk of “rhabdomyolysis” , a condition where damaged muscle tissue breaks down and releases substances into the bloodstream. If mild… rest and plenty of fluids can improve the condition, but if severe, it can lead to kidney failure.
Because intense exercise… no warm-up and incorrect workout methods lead to “osteoarthritis”
Many people pay attention to their health by exercising but may forget that “not warming up” can cause exercise to harm health more than benefit it. One side effect of exercising without warming up is “damage to bones, muscles, and tendons” , especially in those who exercise intensely, causing pressure and friction between joints. Repeated chronic injuries without proper care can lead to wear and tear of joints such as knees or shoulders.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends appropriate exercise as 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes per session, 5 times a week. For those who exercise too intensely, it is advisable to reduce the intensity to a suitable level. Do not let exercise, which should enhance good health, become a cause of health deterioration instead.
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