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Sporadic Workouts and CV Deaths.

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| February 01, 2001 | Kubetin, Sally Koch | COPYRIGHT 2001 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A little bit of exercise can be a dangerous thing. Nearly half of all cardiovascular (CV) deaths over a 2-year period at one of the nation's largest commercial health club chains occurred in members who exercised less than once per week. Three-quarters of those who died had visited the dub less than twice weekly during their term of membership.

Ten of the 71 victims died during their first, second, or third visit to the fitness center. Only three deaths occurred in regular exercisers who visited the club at least 5 days per week, Barry A. ...

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