The Effects of Combined Same Session Aerobic and Resistance Training on Physical Performance in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Protocol Comparison

Aerobic training is included to cardiac rehabilitation programs together with resistance training. The effects of combined aerobic and performed in a same session different protocols on peak capacity (VO2peak) maximal dynamic strength (1RM: one repetition maximum) are not well known. We compared the effectiveness two for 12 weeks three times week stable Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) patients (n=30) who had previously only. were randomized High Volume- Low Intensity Group (HLG) or Volume-High (LHG). Both groups laboratory controlled exercise first (60min, 80% lactate threshold) followed by six major muscle group exercises (HLG: 30-35% 1RM, 3 sets, repetitions) (LHG: 60-70% 6 repetitions). VO2peak remained at baseline level whole study (23 ± vs. 24 7 ml·kg-1·min-1, p=0.380) responses did differ between HLG LHG (p=0.891). Muscle increased when analyzed as both upper (Push Up; 8 30 kg, p <0.0001) lower body (Leg Extension; 20 27 no difference subgroups (p=0.240 p=0.504, respectively). As conclusion, improved independently intensity These results highlight importance regular training, even moderate intensity, CAD terms physical performance independent living.