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#090 How Exercise Prevents & Reverses Heart Aging | Benjamin Levine, M.D.

FoundMyFitness

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The Heart of Recovery: Effects of Bed Rest and Exercise

This chapter explores the significant impact of bed rest and inactivity on cardiovascular health, drawing insights from the Dallas Bed Rest Study. It emphasizes how prolonged inactivity can detrimentally affect fitness, especially in comparison to aging, and highlights the necessity of exercise for recovery and heart health. The discussion also connects the detrimental effects of COVID-19 on physical activity and cardiovascular health, illustrating the importance of gradual reintegration of exercise post-inactivity.

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