Clinical trials show that doing high-intensity interval training is safe for people undergoing cardiac rehab and improves cardiorespiratory fitness faster than the currently recommended moderate-intensity exercise.
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February 24, 2023
HIIT involves vigorous exercise interspersed with short rest periods. vm/E+/Getty Images
Clinical studies show that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is safe for heart attack and other heart attack survivors and may improve fitness faster than traditional rehabilitation exercise programs.
In many countries, including the UK, US and Australia, individuals who have had a heart attack can be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs designed to improve heart health through exercise training and lifestyle education.
In order not to overwork the heart, these…
