Methods	Parallel group RCT
Participants	246 randomised, 211 completed the study. Mixed CHD patients: MI 58%, CABG 9%, PTCA 33%. Mean age 59.3 (s.d. 10, range 31-82), 88% male
Interventions	After discharge from residential CRprogramme all patients were recommended to engage in regular vigorous exercise (at least three times per week for minimum of 30 minutes per unit), and increase their everyday physical activities. Motivation was addressed in psycho educational classes INTERVENTION 1: ’Action planning group’ additionally developed three action plans each about when, where and how they intended to exercise and implement extra every day activities after discharge. Treatments were conducted by trained consultants in a one to one setting and lasted up to 30 minutes INTERVENTON 2: ’Combined planning group’ additionally developed three action plans each about when, where and how they intended to exercise and implement extra every day activities after discharge and three coping plans to overcome anticipated barriers. Treatments were conducted by trained consultants in a one to one setting and lasted up to 30 minutes
Outcomes	Adherence to exercise (self-reported exercise at least three time per week for at least 30 minutes. Individuals who adhered were classified as ’achievers’). Follow up 10 weeks
Notes
Risk of bias
Item	Authors’ judgement	Description
Adequate sequence generation?	No	Each consultant assigned participants to experimental conditions according to an assignment sheet that followed the order control group, action planning group and combined planning group
Allocation concealment?	No	Each consultant assigned participants to experimental conditions according to an assignment sheet that followed the order control group, action planning group and combined planning group
Free of other bias?	Yes
Blind outcome assessment? All outcomes	Unclear	Not stated