SBS Cycling Podcast
Heart Health & Cycling: The Science Behind Elite Athletes with Dr Andre La Gerche and Caleb is back winning!
Published: 26 March 2025 at 02:18 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Heart surgeon Dr Andre La Gerche joins the team to discuss the remarkable adaptations in the hearts of elite cyclists, highlighting how both genetics and training contribute to their enlarged hearts. He explores the potential of using heart size and function as performance indicators, the importance of heart health monitoring, especially for middle-aged men, and the future role of AI and genetics in heart research.
