India, Oct. 15 -- Exercise is regarded as one of the best prescriptions for good health. To stay fit and healthy, being active is non-negotiable. But nothing is unconditional ever. Exercise, too, has its own limits, beyond which it can potentially backfire. And one of the telltale signs of exercising is the pounding heart, and did you know it is one of the first organs to get affected when you push too hard?

To get a clearer picture of whether there's anything called too much exercise for the heart, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Ameya Udyavar, consultant- cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mahim, who shared key insights on safe exercise limits.

Before we take a deep dive into the ri...