Nabutovsky I, Sabah R, Moreno M, Epstein Y, Klempfner R, Scheinowitz M. Evaluating the effects of an enhanced strength training program in remote cardiological rehabilitation: a shift from aerobic dominance—a pilot randomized controlled trial. J Clin Med. 2024;13(5):1445. doi: 10.3390/jcm13051445

Cardiac rehabilitation often prioritizes aerobic training over strength training. Given that muscle strength is an important predictor of functional capacity and impacts quality of life, incorporating strength training in cardiac rehabilitation may offer patients a more holistic approach to address multifaceted recovery needs. With the increased popularity of remote cardiac rehabilitation (RCR), this randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the impact of an RCR strength training program on cardiac rehabilitation.

Methods: Low-risk cardiac patients (N = 59) enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation were randomized to an intervention (RCR-ST) guided by a clinical exercise physiologist or usual care (UC). The UC group followed the standard RCR, which included 150 minutes...

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