Why the study?
Does an exercise training protocol based on rating of perceived exercise (RPE) improve aerobic peak capacity safely compared to heart rate-guided training in patients on beta-blockers post-CABG?
Does an exercise training protocol based on rating of perceived exercise (RPE) improve aerobic peak capacity safely compared to heart rate-guided training in patients on beta-blockers post-CABG?
Self-regulation of exercise intensity using the BORG scale is effective but risks overtraining in post-CABG patients on beta-blockers, suggesting it should be combined with objective heart rate or workload limits.
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RPE matches HR-guided aerobic gains but risks overtraining; challenges unmonitored use and supports hybrid monitoring in post-CABG beta-blocker patients.
Zanettini et al. (2011) studied this question.
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