Originally Posted by
yannisg
My cardiologist who runs moderately keeps advising to reduce intensity which I have. On the other hand, a lot of literature proposes to keep the intensity up as we age. Of course, on a personal level, how intense, how often, and age should all be part of it. On my next ride I am going to use a different heart rate monitor to see if the above mentioned condition is repeated.
I have also arrange for a stress test with my cardiologist.
Listen to your Doctor.
Not those who overstimulated their sympathetic nervous system with chronic HIIT, developed a-Fib, and then needed stents to deal with the effects of inflammatory conditions.
Don't take medical advice from the internets.
I do love statins, the profits allowed me to fly first class, drink $500 bottles of wine, and stay in deluxe Paris hotels on the drug company's dime.