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  • Sports Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Physical activity, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Sports activities exert significant influence on the cardiovascular system.
  • Existing research indicates that sports participation reduces cardiovascular disease risk and mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Sports participation induces significant and specific adaptations in the athlete's cardiovascular system.
  • Understanding these adaptations, including VO2max and oxidative stress, is vital for assessing athlete health.
  • This review synthesizes current knowledge and highlights areas for future research in sports cardiology.