--- product_id: 276196371 title: "The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart" price: "€ 48.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/276196371-the-haywire-heart-how-too-much-exercise-can-kill-you store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart **Price:** € 48.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart - **How much does it cost?** € 48.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/276196371-the-haywire-heart-how-too-much-exercise-can-kill-you) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart : Case, Christopher J., Mandrola, John: desertcart.ae: Books Review: There is apparently an emerging theory (backed up by a growing body of evidence) that excessive high-level exercise can cause abnormal heart rhythms. This fed through into the community in a Velo News article by the authors of this book in 2015. This book explains that theory - beginning with a case study (and with other case studies scattered throughout the work) - going on to explain how the heart works and how exercise affects the heart and how the heart can be damaged (specifically by or contributed to by high level, high volume exercise). The authors acknowledge that the theory is not 'nailed on' and that there is much work to do to understand how arrythmias develop and whether the link with exercise is indisputable. What the work does is identify the issue, explores it, offers some insight and advice about 'best practice' to perhaps avoid damaging your heart 'just in case'. To a degree, I have to say that the book could cause alarm and concern and I recommend also reading the online blog of Dr Larry Cresswell who is a little less alarmist (in my opinion) and whilst he doesn't dismiss the link with exercise, he offers a more conservative view. I thoroughly recommend the book for what the insights it gives, the quality of the writing and the depth. I should emphasise that this is an exceptional work that is perfectly suitable for the lay person; i.e. not requiring any or any detailed medical knowledge. Review: I've been an elite masters cyclist in Ontario Canada for several decades and have won National and Provincial Championships on both road and track. Recently I lost a good friend who used to be a fierce competitor and continued to keep himself in excellent condition - he just dropped dead one morning from a heart attack. I also have another close friend who is learning to live with severely impaired heart function. Again, a man who kept himself in pretty good shape. As I think back over the years I realise that there have been several other deaths of masters cyclists from heart problems that I know about. I just never really thought much about it because, like many others, I had a mindset that endurance aerobic activity strengthened a person's heart and cardiovascular system. Not sure how I camp across this book but it has been an eye-opener for me and explains so much that was in the back of my mind, unresolved. I suggest you read the epilogue first before you get into the details of the main body of the book. I'm 75 years old now and my doctor tells me I'm doing just fine so maybe I'll be okay. The book explains that most endurance athletes do not have problems with their hearts, but some do, and it is a significant enough risk that we should all be aware of it. Remember, just because something is good for you does not mean that more of it will be better. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who participates in endurance sport, or has a loved one who does. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (215) | | Dimensions | 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1937715884 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1937715885 | | Item weight | 340 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | 17 May 2018 | | Publisher | VeloPress | ## Images ![The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wnfC7rY9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***H on 9 May 2017* There is apparently an emerging theory (backed up by a growing body of evidence) that excessive high-level exercise can cause abnormal heart rhythms. This fed through into the community in a Velo News article by the authors of this book in 2015. This book explains that theory - beginning with a case study (and with other case studies scattered throughout the work) - going on to explain how the heart works and how exercise affects the heart and how the heart can be damaged (specifically by or contributed to by high level, high volume exercise). The authors acknowledge that the theory is not 'nailed on' and that there is much work to do to understand how arrythmias develop and whether the link with exercise is indisputable. What the work does is identify the issue, explores it, offers some insight and advice about 'best practice' to perhaps avoid damaging your heart 'just in case'. To a degree, I have to say that the book could cause alarm and concern and I recommend also reading the online blog of Dr Larry Cresswell who is a little less alarmist (in my opinion) and whilst he doesn't dismiss the link with exercise, he offers a more conservative view. I thoroughly recommend the book for what the insights it gives, the quality of the writing and the depth. I should emphasise that this is an exceptional work that is perfectly suitable for the lay person; i.e. not requiring any or any detailed medical knowledge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***A on 19 February 2017* I've been an elite masters cyclist in Ontario Canada for several decades and have won National and Provincial Championships on both road and track. Recently I lost a good friend who used to be a fierce competitor and continued to keep himself in excellent condition - he just dropped dead one morning from a heart attack. I also have another close friend who is learning to live with severely impaired heart function. Again, a man who kept himself in pretty good shape. As I think back over the years I realise that there have been several other deaths of masters cyclists from heart problems that I know about. I just never really thought much about it because, like many others, I had a mindset that endurance aerobic activity strengthened a person's heart and cardiovascular system. Not sure how I camp across this book but it has been an eye-opener for me and explains so much that was in the back of my mind, unresolved. I suggest you read the epilogue first before you get into the details of the main body of the book. I'm 75 years old now and my doctor tells me I'm doing just fine so maybe I'll be okay. The book explains that most endurance athletes do not have problems with their hearts, but some do, and it is a significant enough risk that we should all be aware of it. Remember, just because something is good for you does not mean that more of it will be better. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who participates in endurance sport, or has a loved one who does. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***N on 24 January 2017* Devo ancora finirlo, ma non mi pare offra soluzioni concrete per evitre i problemi. Tuttavia apre gli occhi in modo abbastanza divulgativo (e quindi comprensibile ai più) sulle problematiche cardiache degli sport di endurance protratti per tanti anni. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Haywire Heart: How too much exercise can kill you, and what you can do to protect your heart - The AFib Cure: Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life - Your Complete Guide To AFib: The Essential Manual For Every Patient With Atrial Fibrillation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/276196371-the-haywire-heart-how-too-much-exercise-can-kill-you](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/276196371-the-haywire-heart-how-too-much-exercise-can-kill-you) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*