Some possible benefits and dangers of non-aerobic exercise in cardiac rehabilitation programmes
Giam, C.K.; Ong, T.C.; Teh, K.C.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 12(3): 368-372
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 6378051 Document Number: 200786
This paper reviews several recent studies on the possible benefits and dangers of non-aerobic exercises in cardiac rehabilitation programmes. It presents the case for including in such programmes, exercises which specifically improve components of overall physical fitness other than aerobic or cardiorespiratory endurance fitness. This is because many of these other components of overall physical fitness are required in the daily lives of patients in cardiac rehabilitation programmes and can best be acquired through non-aerobic exercises. These non-aerobic exercises include judicious callisthenic and isometric exercises to specifically improve on joint flexibility, agility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and coordination.