Ep 19: Marathoners, Your Cardiovascular Health may be compromised. Expert discussion with Douglas Mulhall

This is a must-listen episode for all runners. This episode delves into the intersection of your passion for marathons and the unseen adversary you might be facing on your journey – air pollution. With every step that you take on the tar, there's a danger in the air that might be impacting your cardiovascular health.

Listen to this engaging discussion with Douglas Mulhall, Environmental Expert and the bestseller author of "Discovering the Nature of Longevity", where he answers the hard-hitting questions that every marathoner needs to hear. We explore the connection between air pollution and cardiovascular health, and more importantly, how this connection can throw a curveball in your marathon prep.

Marathon warriors, here are your key takeaways:

1. The link between air pollution and cardiovascular health, we shed light on how even the air you breathe can impact your marathon journey.

2. Discover the most common air pollutants marathoners face during their preparation. 

3. The impact of pollutants on your endurance and stamina. 

4. Have pre-existing heart conditions or high cholesterol? What are the risks associated?  

5. What makes the heart particularly vulnerable to the effects of air pollution during intense physical activity? 

6. Short-term and long-term cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution during a marathon and learn how to navigate the haze for a healthier race.

7. Practical tips for avoiding the impact of pollutants, and finding out if marathoners can truly run free from the clutches of harmful air.

8. Signs you should watch out for during a marathon that may indicate a negative impact on your heart health. 

9. Role marathon organizers and local authorities should play in mitigating the impact of air pollution on runners during the event.

10. Recommendations on how runners can protect themselves from the harmful effects of air pollution during marathons.

11. Advice on minimizing the risk of heart health issues associated with air pollution. 

Get ready to lace up your shoes and embark on a marathon of knowledge. This is FitnessProChat with Fiterobic and we're clearing the air for a healthier, stronger you.

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About the host:

Alok Ranjan is the Founder & Chief at Fiterobic. Fiterobic helps people stay healthy and fit and live a fulfilling life. After leading global marketing function for the past 20 years for Corporate majors like ITC, Tata Communications, and Essel Group and advising global ICT Ministry in Africa and Asia, Alok has set on a journey to empower individuals to become healthy and fit holistically. 

Alok is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, an American Council of Exercises (ACE) Certified Yoga Expert and a Half-Marathoner.

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