Körperliches Training in der Kardiologie – die Intensität ist entscheidend

Exercise training is a core treatment component in various cardiovascular risk factors and heart disease. Likewise, arterial hypertension, dyslipoproteinemia and type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiac diseases such as coronary heart disease, artrial fibrillation and heart failure with preserved as well as reduced ejection fraction, can be significantly improved. The intensity of exercise seems to play an essential component in achieving optimal beneficial effects. High intensities even of high-intensity exercise have proven to be superior to moderate or low intensity with respect to cardiovascular risk factors. In cardiac disease, supra-moderate intensities without high-intensity intervals seem to be the optimal dose of exercise. Current ongoing studies will show which exercise intensity yields the best pathophysiological adaptation, thereby potentally reducing morbidity and even mortality.