Resistance training not only can improve or maintain muscle mass and strength, but also
has favorable physiological and clinical effects on cardiovascular disease and risk factors …

Prescribed and supervised resistance training (RT) enhances muscular strength and
endurance, functional capacity and independence, and quality of life while reducing …

The rationale to support resistance training as an adjunct to an adult fitness or exercise-
based cardiac rehabilitation program stems from several lines of evidence. Moderate-to …

Contrary to the age old taboo of exercise in cardiac patients, resistance training has been
gaining importance recently as a safe, healthy fitness option in prevention of cardiovascular …

During the past decade, research has demonstrated that resistance training is a safe and
effective mode of exercise for cardiac patients who are suitable candidates for conventional …

Public health guidelines primarily focus on the promotion of physical activity and steady-
state aerobic exercise, which enhances cardiorespiratory fitness and has some impact on …

Background The benefits of aerobic exercise (AE) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have
been well documented. Resistance exercise (RE) has been traditionally examined for its …

Background The benefits of aerobic exercise are well-studied; there is no consensus on the
association between resistance training and major adverse cardiovascular outcomes. This …

For many years, resistance training has been recognized for its value in improving the health
and performance of athletes and other healthy persons. Only recently has scientific evidence …

Sarcopenia is also accelerated in patients with chronic heart failure, a condition
characterized by peripheral skeletal muscle abnormalities and muscle wasting. Several …