Endurance Training for Cardiovascular Health: Insights into Risk Reduction and Heart Disease Prevention
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Source: Quality in Sport
Authors: Piotr Charzewski, Agnieszka Starzyk
Institutions: Kozminski University, Medical University of Warsaw
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407081201