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The heart and muscles are linked as they are both strengthened by regular exercise [1], [2], and muscles play a functional role in supporting the heart by assisting in blood circulation [3].

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Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 2 facts
claimRegular exercise helps control weight, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones, and helps prevent chronic inflammation.
claimRegular exercise helps control weight, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy 1 fact
claimMuscles assist in blood circulation by contracting and pushing blood back to the heart, which helps counteract gravity, particularly in the legs.