Approaches to choosing the intensity of aerobic training in cardiac rehabilitation

Persiyanova-Dubrova A.L.; Matveeva I.F.; Bubnova M.G.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/profmed202326101123

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Abstract:

The review of literature presents data on the methods of choosing a training intencity when assigning aerobic exercises to patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Different indicators of absolute and relative intensity of physical activity, methods of their obtaining and calculation and benefits and drawbacks of each method are considered. The data of scientific researches, which are the basis of various methods of exercise intensity calculation, are given. The practical aspects of selection of training intensity are discussed.

Keywords:

cardiac rehabilitation

aerobic physical trainings

intensity physical activity

Authors:

Persiyanova-Dubrova A.L.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

SPIN RSCI: 2134-9520
ORCID: 0000-0002-8508-5327

Matveeva I.F.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

SPIN RSCI: 8846-6382
ORCID: 0000-0002-4356-7264

Bubnova M.G.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

SPIN RSCI: 6733-1430
ORCID: 0000-0003-2250-5942

Received:

23.05.2023

Accepted:

04.07.2023

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