The news about late stand up comedian Raju Srivastav collapsing on the treadmill in his gym is making people fear the lesser known consequences of working out. Many believe that it’s over exercising that’s leading to their sudden demise. We spoke to two leading cardiologists to understand the risks involved in working out and things people should keep in mind and more.
According to Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi, Professor & HOD, Cardiology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, “When you’re working out, the basic concept one must follow is to avoid ‘Too much, too fast’. Too many reps, too much weight, or too much running, too soon escalating it, is not good, especially as your age progresses. Also, especially if you haven’t been very active since childhood. A large population of India in their 30s and 40s, who weren’t really active since childhood, or had left physical activity in between, but now they find time to work out, and want to become fit, very fast, one should be really careful about it, in terms of practical tips, if any exercise makes you feel nauseous, dizzy or that you will collapse, that is a warning sign for you to stop then and there.”
