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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Exploring Physical Activity Levels 1 Year After Completing Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation by Sex.
Anton Pecha1,2, Patrick D Savage2, Luke Soelch2,3
1University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
|February 3, 2026
Summary
Only 32% of cardiac rehabilitation graduates met physical activity guidelines one year post-program. Both men and women struggled to maintain recommended activity levels, highlighting a need for continued support.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is crucial for secondary prevention, reducing mortality.
- Long-term physical activity (PA) adherence is vital for CR success.
- Sedentary behavior is a significant health risk factor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate self-reported physical activity (PA) adherence one year after completing cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
- To determine if individuals meet national Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) post-CR.
- To investigate potential sex differences in PA adherence after CR.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, cross-sectional study surveyed 172 CR graduates.
- The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form assessed self-reported PA and sitting time.
- Meeting PAG was defined by moderate-to-vigorous PA minutes per week.
Main Results:
- Only 32% of participants met the Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) one year post-CR.
- Average moderate-to-vigorous PA was 97 minutes/week, below recommended levels.
- No significant sex differences were observed in meeting PAG or in sitting time.
Conclusions:
- A low percentage of cardiac rehabilitation graduates adhere to Physical Activity Guidelines one year after program completion.
- Sustained physical activity promotion is necessary to achieve long-term health benefits post-CR.
- Interventions should target both males and females to improve long-term PA adherence.
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