Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2023; 120(9): e20230636
Aerobic Exercise Prescription: The Talk Test Rises Over the 6-Minute Walk Test
Márcio Garcia Menezes, Vitor Augusto Fronza
, Leandro Franzoni
This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Aerobic Exercise Prescription in Cardiac Rehabilitation Based on Heart Rate from Talk Test Stages and 6-Minute Walk Test".
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a concerning reality, leading to a high morbidity and mortality rate in many countries, with a global total of 18 million deaths. Moreover, these conditions pose substantial economic and social burdens.–
Cardiovascular rehabilitation holds significant promise in benefiting patients with CVDs, with aerobic exercises (AE) as pivotal allies in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, cardiovascular function, and overall quality of life.– According to the Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, the general recommendation for engaging in physical exercise is 150 minutes per week, distributed across three to five sessions. One of the foremost objectives in cardiovascular rehabilitation is to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness through the incorporation of AE., Furthermore, the judicious practice of physical activity aims to mitigate hypertension, the risk of cardiovascular events, and overall mortality in cardiovascular patients.–
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