Effect of a High Intensity Interval Training in Older Adults With Coronary Artery Disease

Effect of a High Intensity Interval Training in Older Adults With Coronary Artery Disease

A study comparing 2 groups: interval training and control group. Interval training group will perform a physiotherapy program based in exercises, at a high intensity, and stretching of muscles at the end. Control group will not perform any physiotherapy program. Several parameters will be evaluated at baseline, 2 months and 6 months: anxiety, depression, functional capacity, blood pressure, lipid profile, physical activity, ecc.

A study comparing 2 groups: high intensity interval training and control group. Interval training group will perform a two-month physiotherapy program based in exercises, at a high intensity, and stretching of muscles at the end. Intensity will be established based on Borg scale and an effort test.

Control group will not perform any physiotherapy program, but will have usual care with medication.

Several parameters will be evaluated at baseline, 2 months and 6 months: anxiety, depression, functional capacity, blood pressure, lipid profile, physical activity, ecc.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed of coronary artery disease
• Discharged from hospital, less than 2 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not able to move by themselves