The Claim

In individuals with high predicted cardiovascular risk, engaging in vigorous physical activity exceeding 60 minutes per week may be associated with a reduction in cardiovascular benefit compared to engaging in lower volumes of vigorous physical activity.

Source: Abstract 4363501: Revisiting Physical Activity Recommendations: Personalized Strategy Considering Risk Stratification

What the research says

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

If you're at high risk for heart problems, doing more than an hour of intense exercise a week might not help your heart as much as doing less — it could even be less beneficial.

See the scientific wording

In individuals with high predicted cardiovascular risk, vigorous physical activity exceeding 60 minutes per week may be associated with reduced cardiovascular benefit compared to lower volumes.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Abstract 4363501: Revisiting Physical Activity Recommendations: Personalized Strategy Considering Risk Stratification

    For people at high risk of heart disease, doing more than an hour of intense exercise a week might not help their heart as much as doing less — the study found that too much intense exercise could even reduce the benefits.

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