Table 3.

Exercise Prescription for Endurance and Resistance Training for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

Endurance Training
Frequency:	3–5 d·wk−1	Modality:
		For patients with intermittent claudication symptoms see Table 2
		Treadmill walking Stairclimber Stationary Cycle Arm Cycle Ergometry Rowing Swimming
Intensity:	40 – <60% heart rate reserve + resting HR or 40 – <60% VO2 reserve + resting VO2
Duration:	30–60 min·day−1
Resistance Training
Frequency:	≥2–3 d·wk−1	All Major Muscle Groups
		Arms/Shoulders:
Intensity:	1–3sets of 8–15 RM for muscle group	Biceps curl Triceps extension Overhead press Lateral raises
		Chest/back:
		Bench press Lateral pull down /pull-ups Bent-over / Seated row
		Legs:
		Leg extensions, curls, press Adductor / Abductor

Modalities listed above are not all inclusive.

HR = heart rate

Maximum HR= peak HR on exercise test

HRR = heart rate reserve = (peak-resting HR)

RM = maximum number of times a load can be lifted before fatigue

VO₂ = measured oxygen uptake

VO₂ reserve = (peak VO₂-resting VO₂)

Adapted from References50,130