Cardiologist Questions Exercise

Why am I not able to exercise too fast on the treadmill?

I am not able to run very fast on the treadmill, even though I am just 28 years old and not overweight. And, my heart rate usually goes through the roof when I exercise. What could be the reason?

1 Answer

The question is why do you want to run very fast? There are so many studies that suggest enduring exercise can be actually very harmful to the heart because it can cause unwanted upper chamber dilation, which in turn can cause arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. So, moderation is best!