Randomized trial examined HIIT and resistance training effects on attendance and enjoyment in patients with coronary artery disease, suggesting both are feasible interventions.
Key Points
Attendance rates were high, with participants attending 88% of scheduled sessions across both HIIT and HIIT + RT groups.
Heart-rate compliance averaged 75% during attended sessions, indicating effective monitoring of intensity in both exercise protocols.
Mean enjoyment ratings were similarly high, averaging 5.4 on a 7-point scale in both interventions following a 12-week program.
HIIT + RT showed a greater improvement in post-exercise affect scores, highlighting its potential for enhanced emotional response in patients.
Cite This Study
Fernández‐Ortega et al. (2025) studied this question.