Maximal Leg Press Strength Training Study for Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Maximal Leg Press Strength Training for Coronary Artery Disease Patients. Training Effect on Serum Testosterone and Work Economy

Maximal strength training has been shown to increase muscular strength, muscular volume and work economy. An 8 week maximal leg press training regime will be conducted on cardiac heart failure patients to evaluate whether they increase their maximal leg press strength, work economy, serum testosterone and quality of life. The study hypotheses are that:

1. Aerobic work capacity will increase due to increased work economy, without increases in maximal oxygen uptake.
2. Strength training will increase serum testosterone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinically diagnosed coronary artery disease
• Stable coronary artery disease
• 1.5 mm depression in ST segment during a cycling strain test
• Between 18-70 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable coronary artery disease
• Other limitations to exercise than coronary artery disease
• Participants in other study interventions