Practical Recommendations for High-Intensity Interval Training for Adults with Cardiovascular Disease

Way, Kimberley L.; Terada, Tasuku; O’Neill, Carley D.; Vidal-Almela, Sol; Keech, Andrew; Reed, Jennifer L.

Abstract

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• High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be implemented safely in adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) after a graded exercise test assessing exercise responses at a high intensity (e.g., to 85% heart rate peak [HRpeak] or a rating of perceived exertion [RPE] of 15).

• Always involve the patient in the decision-making process for selecting the mode of exercise to perform HIIT to increase adherence, compliance, and enjoyment to the exercise program.

• Given the low exercise tolerance that is typically experienced by patients with CVD, short duration high-intensity bouts (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute) may be necessary to increase exercise tolerance and self-efficacy. Active or passive recovery interspersed between high-intensity intervals should be equal to or greater than the duration of the high-intensity intervals. Passive recoveries should be avoided if a person experiences vasovagal symptoms/events.

Citation

Way, K. L., Terada, T., O’Neill, C. D., Vidal-Almela, S., Keech, A., & Reed, J. L. (2021). Practical Recommendations for High-Intensity Interval Training for Adults with Cardiovascular Disease. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 25(5), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000705

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 1, 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Deposit Date: Feb 13, 2025
• Journal: ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal
• Print ISSN: 1091-5397
• Electronic ISSN: 1536-593X
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 35-43
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000705
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/40295430
• Publisher URL: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/fulltext/2021/09000/practical_recommendations_for_high_intensity.10.aspx