Cardiac Rehab Exercise Duration & METs

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What is 1 MET?

  • Energy expenditure while sitting quietly

  • Approximately 3.5 mL O₂/kg/min

  • Approximately 1 kcal/kg/hr


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How are activities classified by MET level?

  • Light: <3 METs

  • Moderate: 3–6 METs

  • Vigorous: >6 METs


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What exercise duration is recommended during the initial cardiac training phase?

First month:

  • 15–20 minutes


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What duration is recommended during the improvement stage?

Next 3–4 months:

  • 25–30 minutes



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What duration is recommended during the maintenance phase?

After approximately 6 months:

  • 40+ minutes


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What interval-training format may be used when continuous exercise is not tolerated?

  • Exercise 3–5 minutes

  • Follow with equal rest period

  • Repeat as tolerated