Episode Summary Dr.Aashish Contractor, runner, cardio rehabilitation and sports medicine expert, discusses key medical issues that athletes need to be awareShow Notes02:05 – Dr.Aashish introduces himself05:35 – “Exercise as medicine” - optimum dose and overdose08:20 – Factors to  consider before embarking on an exercise regimen11:15 – “FITT” – Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type 13:25 – Key signals to watch for to ensure body is not put under undue stress18:45 – Causes of sudden cardiac deaths in athletes30:00 – Usefulness of heart rate as a training tool31:15 – Ways to improve heart rate33:35 – Is resting heart rate a measure of fitness?36:40 – Link between long term endurance training and arrhythmia41:15 – Heart rate variability 43:20 – Ways to avoid knee injuries when running48:05 – Views on wearing masks during exercise51:50 – Quiz Time!56:05 – Recommendations on more resourcesContact Dr.AashishTwitter:@DrContractorEmail: ascontractor@gmail.com Articles by Dr.Aashish1.     “Unlock your fitness routine” in Mumbai Mirror - Link2.     “Don’t lose your breath” in Mumbai Mirror - LinkOther relevant earlier podcastsEpisode 15 – Heart rate variability with Simon Wegerif (Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/4982348)Additional resources recommended by Dr.AashishRunner’s World – runnersworld.comEndure by Alex Hutchinson [Amazon Link]Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness [Amazon Link]Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts