Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Think you're fit enough to hit the weights? Think again. Skipping one routine heart test could turn your next bench press into a cardiac emergency, doctors warn.
Your heart might be lying to you. Even healthy-looking people can carry silent arrhythmias that only surface mid-deadlift—or posthumously, according to cardiologists.
Treadmills don't just burn fat—they can expose hidden heart flaws. The TMT test is now being touted as your real gym entry ticket, not your flashy membership card.
Cardiac biomarkers like troponin can signal heart damage before symptoms hit. You won’t feel it, but your blood might already be screaming for help—especially under gym strain.
That six-pack won’t protect you from a thickened heart wall. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy hides in plain sight, and it’s been known to kill mid-squat—unless caught on an echo.
You may look ripped, but hs-CRP doesn’t care. This sneaky inflammation marker can expose artery damage in fit bodies—and spike heart attack risk in the most unexpected lifters.
Your blood sugar might be silently sabotaging your heart. Elevated HbA1c is the hidden link between gym goals and ER visits—and most never check until it's too late.
A clean bill of health can still mask genetic landmines. If heart disease runs in the family, one missed test could make your next HIIT session your last.
Low vitamin D or B12 won’t just drain energy—they can destabilize muscle and nerve function mid-rep. Yet few gym-goers test them before diving into high-impact workouts.