Exercise and Health: Dose and Response, Considering Both Ends of the Curve

Abstract

Over the past 60 years, an enormous body of data has demonstrated that exercise is good for health. Recently, however, there has been concern that repetitive intense exercise may have deleterious cardiovascular effects. To evaluate this possibility, I have reviewed the health response to exercise, with particular attention to the body's minimum daily requirement and to the maximum amount that is safe and effective.

Keywords: Health; Heart; Moderate exercise; Strenuous exercise.