Heart rate monitors are a common training tool in cycling, but heart health is rarely discussed. Do we take our hearts for granted as cyclist's? Si investigates the different factors that sport plays in heart health and the inherent risks that genetics and age can play in cycling's relationship to heart health. Check out the GCN Shop: null Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Register your interest in the GCN Club: https://gcn.eu/1q- Join our Facebook community: http://gcn.eu/FBCommunity Overwhelmingly cycling, and exercise on the whole is good for you, but does cycling place an increased strain upon the most important muscle in your body? If you'r ever in doubt it's best to have your heart check properly by a cardiologist, especially if you have a family history of heart problems. If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - https://gcn.eu/1qZ Watch more on GCN... 📹 Cycling And Sexual Health | https://gcn.eu/SexualHealth 📹 Cycling And Mental Health | https://gcn.eu/mentalhealth Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound: Brendon Moeller - Apparent Solution Lama House - Cotton Spheres Brendon Moeller - Departure Lounge Brendon Moeller - Sunshine Rain Brendon Moeller - Prologue Tape Machines - We Gotta Go (Instrumental Version) SFX Producer - Heart Beat Fast SFX Producer - Heart Monitor Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/Assos fi’zi:k Shoes & Saddles: http://gcn.eu/fizikshoes and http://gcn.eu/fiziksaddles Wiggle: http://gcn.eu/wiggle Enervit Nutrition: https://gcn.eu/Enervit Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Bell Helmets: https://gcn.eu/bell Roka Sunglasses: https://gcn.eu/roka Quarq: http://gcn.eu/Quarq Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Zipp Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Zipp Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Continental Tyres: http://gcn.eu/continental- Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/camelbak- Komoot Route Planning: https://gcn.eu/-komoot Suscribirse a GCN en Español: http://gcn.eu/Suscribirse The GCN Club - http://gcn.eu/club YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Instagram - http://gcn.eu/GCNInsta Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe GCN Tech - http://gcntech.co/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe Leave us a comment below!