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Table 13. Core Components of CR
Patient assessment
Nutritional counseling
Weight management
Blood pressure management
Lipid management
Diabetes management
Tobacco cessation
Psychosocial management
Physical activity counseling
Exercise training
Modified with permission from Balady GJ, et al. Circulation. 2007;115:2675-2682.
Copyright 2007 American Heart Association, Inc.
4.2.11. Physical Activity
COR LOE
Recommendations
1 A 1. For patients with CCD who do not have contraindications, an
exercise regimen is recommended, including ≥150 minutes/
wk of moderate-intensity aerobic activities or ≥75 minutes/
wk of higher-intensity aerobic activities to improve functional
capacity and QOL, and to reduce hospital admission and
mortality rates.
1 B-R 2. For patients with CCD who do not have contraindications,
resistance (strength) training exercises are recommended on
≥2 days/wk to improve muscle strength, functional capacity,
and cardiovascular risk factor control.
2a B-NR 3. For patients with CCD who do not have contraindications,
lower-intensity lifestyle activities (eg, walking breaks at work)
to reduce sedentary behavior (ie, sitting time) are reasonable
to improve functional capacity and reduce cardiovascular risk,
especially in individuals with low levels of habitual leisure time
physical activity.
