Key result
Circuit weight training boosts strength ~24% and extends treadmill time vs traditional cardiac rehab.
Why the study?
The safety and efficacy of circuit weight training in patients with documented coronary artery disease undergoing cardiac rehabilitation were evaluated.
Does 10 weeks of circuit weight training improve aerobic endurance and musculoskeletal strength in patients with coronary artery disease?
Comparison
Circuit weight training substituted for volleyball vs regular walk/jog and volleyball program
Design
Prospective randomized evaluation
Follow-up
10 weeks
Authors
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Supports adding circuit weight training to cardiac rehabilitation; extends evidence for combined aerobic-resistance training in CAD.
RCT (n=40)
randomized
Does 10 weeks of circuit weight training improve aerobic endurance and musculoskeletal strength in patients with coronary artery disease?
Circuit weight training is a safe addition to cardiac rehabilitation that significantly improves aerobic endurance and musculoskeletal strength in patients with coronary artery disease.
Kelemen et al. (1986) conducted an RCT in coronary artery disease (n=40). Circuit weight training vs. Regular exercise (walk/jog and volleyball) was evaluated on Treadmill time and strength. Circuit weight training for 10 weeks significantly increased treadmill time (from 619 to 694 seconds) and strength (by 24%) compared with traditional exercise in cardiac rehabilitation patients.
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