The Effect Of An Expanded Long Term Periodization Exercise Training In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

MCT 1st: 20 min on an ergometer; at Anaerobic Threshold (AT) 1 or, if the AT could not be adequately determined, 50-60% of the Heart Rate Reserve (HRR), Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) equivalent 9-11. MCT 2nd: 20 minutes; 60-70%HRR, RPE 12-13. HIIT 1st: 4 interval training periods of 2 minutes (AT2 intensity or 80-90%HRR, RPE 15-17) and 4 active pauses of 2 minutes (below AT 1 or 40-50%HRR, RPE 6-9) between interval training periods. HIIT 2nd: same intervals as in 1st HIIT different intensities: high intensity interval above AT2 intensity or \> 90%HRR, RPE 17-19 and active pauses at AT 1 or 50-60%HRR, RPE 9-11. Resistance training adaptation: 2 sets of 15-20 repetitions 50% 1RM; Hypertrophy: 2 sets 8-12 repetitions at 60% 1RM; Maximal Strength: 2 sets of 6-8 repetitions at 80% 1RM.

To ensure that total training loads were similar in both groups despite differences in intensity, it will be used the training impulses (TRIMP) method from Edwards for the aerobic component and the volume load method for the RT component. All sessions will include 10 minutes of warm up and cool down standardized for both groups. By design, the non periodized group involves an identical total training volume and time commitment but differed regarding metabolic stress induced by the linear periodized group. All patients will be monitored with a HR monitor during the execution of the exercise session in order to achieve the HR training. Blood pressure will be assessed before and after completing each session. If necessary, the blood pressure will be measured during the ET session.