Skip to main content

Table 1 Description of exercise training program

From: A Meta-analysis of the effects of Exercise Training on Left Ventricular Remodeling Following Myocardial Infarction: Start early and go longer for greatest exercise benefits on remodeling

Study

Frequency

(days/week)

Intensity

Exercise duration (min/session)

Mode

Program length (mn)

Giallauria et al [6]

3

60-70% VO2peak

30

Cycle

6

Giallauria et al [5]

3

60-70% VO2peak

30

Cycle

6

Giallauria et al [12]

3

70% VO2peak

30

Cycle

3

Giallauria et al [13]

3

60% VO2peak

30

Cycle

3

Giannuzzi et al [7]

3-7

80% peak HR

30

>30 min

Cycle

Walk

6

Koizumi et al [14]

7

Moderate speed

30

Walk

3

Kubo et al [9]

3

HR at VT

20 min, twice/day

Cycle

Walk

3

Dubach et al [11]

4 - 7

60-70% HRR

45

120

Cycle

Walk

2

Giannuzzi et al [10]

3-7

80% peak HR

30

>30

Cycle

Walk

6

Heldal et al [20]

5

85% peak HR

120

Cycle

Jogging

1

Jette et al [19]

7

70-80% peak HR

45-105

Cycle, Jogging Walk, Calisthenics

1

Grodzinski et al [21]

5

80% peak HR

30-180

Cycle, Jog Walk, Swim Calisthenics

1

  1. (Heart rate; HRR: Heart rate reserve; VO2peak, peak oxygen consumption; VT: Ventilation threshold)