New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- From heart attacks on treadmills to sudden collapses at the gym, distressing headlines are becoming far too common, especially among those in their 30s and 40s. But experts now say the real danger may not be the workout itself, it's what's happening inside your body long before you lace up those running shoes.

In a recent Instagram post, renowned cardiologist and functional medicine expert Dr Alok Chopra explained why seemingly fit individuals are experiencing life-threatening heart issues during exercise.

According to Dr Chopra, it's time to stop blaming cardio machines. The true culprit? Metabolic dysfunction-- a silent but serious condition that builds up over time, often without symptoms.

"Fast track to a heart...