Methods	Parallel group RCT
Participants	Aetiology of CHF both CHD and DCM. LVEF <40% and NYHA class 2 or 3. 67 patients randomised, all men, mean age 64 years. Patients stratified and outcomes expressed in terms of those greater and less than 65 years of age
Interventions	Aerobic exercise training - 12 weeks training 3 times a week - 45 minute sessions of walking, cycling and ball games 10 mins each with 5 mins rest. Target HR maintained for at least 20 minutes. Follow-up assessment at end of intervention period of 12 weeks
Outcomes	VO2max Exercise duration
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