Heart Failure Exercise And Resistance Training Camp (HEART Camp)

In Week 1, 2, and 3 subjects will attend the HEART CAMP. Subjects will set specific exercise goals. Subjects will be taught how to record exercise data on the computer at the exercise facility. Specific activities will teach subjects aerobic and resistance training exercises and build self-efficacy to exercise. During the period from month 3 to the end of study subjects will continue the training program independently and no formal sessions will be scheduled.

Subjects will receive a 60 minute group session led by a specifically designated control group intervention nurse. Phone calls will be placed to the subject if they miss a Friday group session and attendance to meetings will be encouraged.