Different Intensities of Continuous Aerobic Exercises in Cardiac Rehab Phase 2
Different Intensities of Continuous Aerobic Exercises in Cardiac Rehab Phase 2
To determine the effects of different intensities of Continuous Aerobic Exercises on Fatigue
 levels, Mental Well- Being & Mindfulness in Cardiac Rehab Phase 2.
Physical activity has a strong association with health outcomes as it enhances physical and
 mental function by maximising cardio respiratory fitness and reduces the risk of multiple
 chronic diseases.

 Aerobic exercise is the type of physical activity that accelerates and maintain fitness, well
 being and quality of life of human being. Aerobic means in presence of oxygen and is based on
 the power generating process by the utilization of oxygen as a major fuel to cope up the
 energy demands during sustained physical activity. During Aerobic exercise lungs get more
 efficient by enhancing their breathing capacity which leads to the removal of carbon dioxide
 and maximal utilization of oxygen and improvement of its transport to lungs and muscles by
 circulating blood. Aerobic is the form of exercise which helps in oxygen transportation and
 absorption while enhancing the efficiency of cardiovascular system. Long term aerobic
 exercises significantly affect the structure of heart and improve stroke volume of heart.

 Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness and leads towards the inability of muscles to perform
 physically. It is mostly complained during cardiovascular disease and affects the functioning
 and quality of life in cardiac patients.

 Mental well-being is an important constituent of health. Good mental health proves to be
 beneficial for patients' recovery and independency in activities of daily living. Chronic
 diseases have a very strong association with mental disorder.

 Mindfulness is the ability to be fully alert and mental presence in the moment. Physical
 training boosts the mindfulness by enhancing the functioning of anterior cingulate cortex
 that has been linked to the improvement of self-regulation and attention. Aerobic exercises
 can improve the mood mindfulness.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  New York Heart Association (NYHA) (class 1, class II)

 -  Class I - No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity, e.g. shortness
 of breath when walking, climbing stairs etc.

 -  Class II - Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight
 limitation during ordinary activity.

 -  Post Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

 -  Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate depression on basis of Patient Health
 Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Recurrent myocardial ischemia or Infarction (MI)

 -  Unstable angina

 -  Any diagnosed psychological disease

 -  Patients with impaired cognition function

 -  Patients with severe life-limiting illness such as cancer, and renal failure.

 -  Congestive Heart failure