Moderate Intensity vs High Intensity Interval Training in Women With Heart Failure

Effects of Moderate Intensity Exercise vs High Intensity Interval Training on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Women With Heart Failure

• To determine the effects of moderate intensity exercise vs high intensity interval training on functional capacity in women with heart failure
• To determine the effects of moderate intensity exercise vs high intensity interval training on quality of life in women with heart failure

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women aged 40-70 years, diagnosed with Stable Heart Failure (NYHA class II or III).
• Clinically stable patients referred for exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation by the physician.
• Able to perform exercise testing (able to walk 150 meters on the six-minute walk test) before starting the program.
• Women willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable Heart failure or myocardial infarction (< 4 weeks).
• Severe arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, or ongoing chest pain during exercise.
• Orthopedic, neurological, or cognitive limitations preventing safe exercise participation.
• Any medical contraindication to exercise testing.
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent or comply with the rehabilitation program.