Nordic walking effectively increases cardiac output in CHD
Targeted training programs help people Coroner Herzkrankheit (KHK) doing, the performance of the heart to improve. Monotonous exercises such as stationary cycling are often carried out for this purpose. However, a Canadian research team has now shown that Nordic Walking better results can be achieved.
researchers of University of Ottawa in Canada have shown in a recent study that Nordic walking improves cardiac output than any other form of exercise used for cardiovascular rehabilitation. The research results were recently published in the “Canadian Journal of Cardiology” released.
Consequences of coronary heart disease
“Patients with coronary artery disease often show reduced functioning, poor quality of life and an increased risk of later cardiovascular events and mortality”explains the study director Dr. Jennifer L. Reed.
A rehabilitation program is therefore important for sufferers with heart diseases. Significant improvements are often made in rehabilitation Fitness as well as the mental health achieved.
After rehabilitation, many people lose their motivation to exercise once more quickly. One reason is that many people just don’t enjoy performing monotonous forms of exercise.
Alternative to conventional training
Previous research has already suggested that non-conventional physical activity measures such as high-intensity interval training and Nordic Walking also to Improving the functional capacity of the heart contribute.
Nordic walking is a sportier variation of walking that uses special walking sticks that work the upper and lower body muscles as you walk.
Nordic walking compared to conventional training
In the current study, the Canadian research team compared for the first time over a 12-week period how alternative rehabilitation programs with Nord Walking compare to conventional training programs.
For this purpose, three groups with a total of 130 participants received a 12-week rehabilitation measure, which was either high-intensity interval trainingthrough continuous training of moderate to high intensity or through Nordic Walking was embossed.
All subjects were then followed up for a period of 14 weeks.
Results of the study
Through all three training programs were depressive symptoms of those affected improved to the same extent. as well the quality of life of the participants improved through all three programs in a similar way.
When comparing the functional capacityso the Cardiac outputbut different results were obtained.
While the groups with the high-intensity interval training and the continuous training with medium to high intensity increased their heart output by an average of 12 to 13 percent, the participants were able to increase theirs Increase cardiac output by 19 percent with Nordic Walking.
“This is an important finding, as lower functional capacity predicts a higher risk of future cardiovascular events in people with coronary artery disease.”stressed Dr. Reed.
Why was Nordic walking the most effective?
“Nordic walking engages the core, upper and lower body muscles while reducing stress on the knee, which may have resulted in a greater improvement in functional capacity”assumes the head of the study.
According to the researchers, Nordic walking is an easy, accessible option to to improve walking abilitythe to increase energy consumptiondie exercise upper body muscles and other functional parameters such as Improve posture, gait and balance. (vb)
Author and source information
This text corresponds to the specifications of medical specialist literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been checked by medical professionals.
Author:
Graduate editor (FH) Volker Blasek
Sources:
- Tasuku Terada, Lisa M. Cotie, Heather Tulloch, et al.: Sustained Effects of Different Exercise Modalities on Physical and Mental Health in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial; in: Canadian Journal of Cardiology (2022), onlinecjc.ca
- Jenna L. Taylor, Dejana Popovic, Carl J. Lavie: Exercise Modalities and Intensity to Improve Functional Capacity and Psychological/Mental Health in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Role for Nordic Walking? Editorial in: Canadian Journal of Cardiology (2022), onlinecjc.ca
- Elsevier: Nordic walking improves functional capacity in people with heart disease (veröffentlicht: 15.06.2022), eurekalert.org
Important NOTE:
This article contains general advice only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. He can not substitute a visit at the doctor.