does powerlifting actually do anything for the heart?
So I'm 24 now and I've been doing plenty of thinking. My family history of heart attacks is really bad. My grandpa died in his 50's from a heart attack and 3 of his kids have had surgery. With my obesity and bad genetics I might not live to be 50.
So I would like to strengthen my heart. I was wondering if powerlifting actually does anything for the heart. When you lift your heart starts pumping harder. Although not the same duration as cardio i was wondering if this has any effect at all.
So I'm going to start doing some elliptical work after every workout day for about 30 mins. Moderate intensity just so I'm pushing my cardio system above normal. Purely for cardiovascular health reasons. Will this interfere too much with my gains?