Recently, the bodybuilding community mourned the deaths of three prominent athletes: Illia Yefimchyk, Antonio Souza, and Neil Currey. Yefimchyk, known as “The Mutant,” died from a heart attack at 36. Souza collapsed and passed away during a competition at 27. Currey, who achieved notable success including winning the New York Pro, died by suicide at 34. Their deaths highlight the risks of extreme exercise.

A report from UCLA Health indicates that approximately one in five heart attacks happens without any obvious signs. These silent heart attacks either show no symptoms at all or present with very mild indicators that are not easily associated with a heart attack. Those who experience these silent events may only recall feeling minor discomfort, such as mild indigestion, chest tightness similar to a pulled muscle, or flu-like sensations.