{"id":2914,"date":"2026-09-17T13:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/?p=2914"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:48:41","slug":"volver-gimnasio-despues-verano-corazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/en\/volver-gimnasio-despues-verano-corazon\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to the Gym: Should You Have Your Heart Checked Before Training?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2914\" class=\"elementor elementor-2914\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a5592cc elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a5592cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79ab67c2\" data-id=\"79ab67c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ccfe95 elementor-nav-menu__align-center elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-tablet elementor-nav-menu__text-align-aside elementor-nav-menu--toggle elementor-nav-menu--burger elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"63ccfe95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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We get back into our routines, resume our workouts and, in many cases, want to quickly return to the level we were at before the holidays.<\/p><p>Returning to exercise is an excellent decision for our health, but after several weeks of reduced activity, it is advisable to do so gradually. And it's not just about our muscles: the heart also needs to adapt to physical exertion again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c9936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63c9936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VUELTA-A-ENTRENAR-CARDIOLOGO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VUELTA-A-ENTRENAR-CARDIOLOGO.jpg 700w, https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VUELTA-A-ENTRENAR-CARDIOLOGO-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VUELTA-A-ENTRENAR-CARDIOLOGO-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bc71e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bc71e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed40bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bed40bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193cf80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"193cf80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Returning to the Gym After Summer: Start Gradually<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30f1f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d30f1f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most common mistakes is trying to return to the same weights, pace or intensity you were training at before the holidays from day one.<\/p><p>During exercise, oxygen demand increases and the cardiovascular system responds by increasing heart rate and the workload of the heart.<\/p><p>That is why, especially if you haven't trained for weeks or months, it is advisable to gradually increase the intensity of your exercise, respect recovery periods and pay attention to how your body responds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f164c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21f164c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do You Need a Cardiovascular Check-Up Before Returning to the Gym?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b05b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4b05b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not everyone needs to undergo the same tests before exercising.<\/p><p>However, a cardiovascular check-up may be particularly advisable if:<\/p><ul><li>You haven't exercised for a long time.<\/li><li>You are going to start high-intensity training.<\/li><li>You have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or other cardiovascular risk factors.<\/li><li>You have a family history of cardiovascular disease or sudden cardiac death.<\/li><li>You have previously had heart disease.<\/li><li>You experience chest pain, dizziness, fainting, disproportionate shortness of breath or palpitations during exercise.<\/li><\/ul><p>An assessment by a sports cardiology specialist can help determine your cardiovascular health and whether additional tests are necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3462c0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3462c0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warning Signs During Exercise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3826b09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3826b09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tiredness is part of training, but there are certain symptoms that should not be considered normal.<\/p><p>Pay attention if you experience any of the following during exercise:<\/p><ul><li>Chest pain or pressure.<\/li><li>Dizziness or feeling faint.<\/li><li>Disproportionate shortness of breath.<\/li><li>Intense or irregular palpitations.<\/li><li>Loss of consciousness.<\/li><\/ul><p>If these symptoms occur, it is advisable to stop exercising and seek medical assessment. If they are severe or suggest a medical emergency, immediate medical attention should be sought.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24862e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24862e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sports Cardiology in Barcelona: Get Back to Training While Taking Care of Your Heart<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef84f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ef84f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>September is a good time to get back into healthy habits and return to the gym, but also to pay attention to our cardiovascular health.<\/p><p>If you have risk factors, a relevant medical history or symptoms, or you are planning to start demanding training, a cardiovascular assessment can help you better understand the health of your heart.<\/p><p>At INSCOR Cardiology, we perform cardiovascular check-ups and sports cardiology assessments in Barcelona, tailoring each assessment to the individual's characteristics and goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fead25f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fead25f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7c5a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e7c5a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5212090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5212090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get back to training while taking care of your heart.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2687e10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2687e10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book your cardiovascular check-up at INSCOR.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a03fd88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a03fd88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/inscorcardiologia.com\/en\/visita-control-cardiologico\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book your cardiovascular check-up<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfVuelves al gimnasio despu\u00e9s del verano? 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