Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Comparison Between Moderate-high Interval Exercise and Moderate Continuous Exercise in an Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation Program - Nine Months Follow up

The research will study the differences between interval training and continuous training among cardiac patients in a cardiac rehabilitation facility.

The main objectives are:

1. Functional capacity measures (VO2 max).
2. Cardiac risk factors
3. Quality of life assessments.

Study hypothesis:

Interval training will be more effective in improving functional capacity, cardiac risk factors and quality of life, compared to continuous training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergone:

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
  • Coronary artery bypass graft

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with:

  • Severe ischemia or angina
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
  • Pacemakers transplants
  • Severe left ventricular dysfunctions
  • Uncontrolled arrhythmias