Dynamic exercise increases the volume of blood pumping through the heart and can cause the heart to become enlarged, or dilated, over time. Static exercise increases the amount of pressure on the ...

Research has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day can lower blood ... If left unchecked, high blood pressure can lead to an enlarged heart, causing it to pump less efficiently ...

Extreme endurance exercises, like ultra-marathons, may also lead to heart damage, heart rhythm disorders, and enlarged arteries, in some people. Experts believe extreme endurance puts extreme ...