We all know that exercise is good for us, but can too much exercise at too high intensity actually be damaging to your heart? Si and Mark visit the expert cardiologists at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester to learn more about the link between exercise and cardiovascular health, and undergo MRI scans to find out the impact cycling has had on their hearts. Please remember, if you’re worried about your heart health or have any negative symptoms, be sure to seek expert advice from a doctor. 00:00 Intro 01:26 British Heart Foundation MRI Facility 02:24 Why is exercise so good for you? 04:47 What does an MRI scan show? 05:43 Si’s results 08:43 Mark’s results 11:03 Does extreme exercise increase risk? 14:21 Summary Useful Links: GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 https://gcn.eu/8xj Ride with us at the Global Bike Festival 👉 https://gcn.eu/GBF2023 Download the GCN App for free 👉 https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop 👉 null Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com/ GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp What other health & science topics would you like to see us cover next? 🧑‍⚕️🚴 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Biggest Threat To Cyclists Is Not What You Think 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8nIJThyv_c 📹 Around The World In 80 Days on GCN+ 👉 https://gcn.eu/atw1 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Zero Pressure - Chill Cole A Teenage Dream (Instrumental Version) - Snake City Leipzig - Dusty Decks Live My Dream (Instrumental Version) - Velveteen Love on the Brain - baegel Malibu Sunset - baegel Rejuvenate - Jobii Seaside Siesta - Jobii Smoothie Vibes - peerless #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #hearthealth #health #science #exercise 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Castelli Clothing: https://gcn.eu/Castelli Giro Helmets: https://gcn.eu/Giro Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Komoot: https://gcn.eu/komoot Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SIS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano Shadow Stand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - null GCN Racing - null Global Triathlon Network - null GCN Italia - null GCN en Español - null GCN auf Deutsch - null GCN en Français - null GCN Japan - null GCN Training - null Global Mountain Bike Network - null GMBN Racing - null GMBN Tech - null Electric Mountain Bike Network - null