PLoS One October 2020 PMID 32790796

Characterising the application of the "progressive overload" principle of exercise training within cardiac rehabilitation: A United Kingdom-based community programme.

Alaa Khushhal, Simon Nichols, Sean Carroll, Grant Abt, Lee Ingle

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Discussions use phrases like 'similar finding' and 'another piece of the puzzle,' which reflect acknowledgment and interest in the research results. The tone is professional and collaborative, emphasizing the partial application of the overload principle as a common challenge, hinting at the potential for practice improvements and further investigation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, noting the limited application of the overload principle in cardiac rehab, which aligns with the article's conclusions.

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The discussions display strong interest, referencing related studies and potential implications for patient management, indicating engagement with the topic.

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Comments like 'similar finding' and 'another piece of the puzzle' demonstrate moderate engagement, showing recognition of the research’s relevance and a desire to understand its implications.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions recognize the importance of proper exercise progression, the tone suggests a moderate perceived impact on practice and future research efforts.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how a UK-based community cardiac rehab program applied the principle of progressive overload, which involves gradually increasing exercise intensity or duration, over 8 weeks.
  • The findings showed limited evidence of actual progression in exercise intensity (heart rate reserve, perceived exertion, METs), but significant increases were observed mainly in the duration of cardiovascular training sessions, indicating partial application of the overload principle.
  • The results suggest that the lack of improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness in some cardiac rehab programs may be linked to insufficient progression of training intensity, emphasizing the need for better application of exercise principles to improve outcomes.]

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Simon Nichols PhD
@Nichols87Simon · X

Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially applied" in #cardiacrehab https://t.co/sADaAesg5n @CSER_SHU @SHU_SPARC @SHU_AWRC @bacpr Great working with you, @grantabt Lee ingle Sean Carroll @HullSportExSci

Aug 13, 2020 · 34 likes · 12 shares · 655 followers View post →
Simon Nichols PhD
@Nichols87Simon · X

@IbeSaid Interesting study. Well done. We also found low training doses and limited progression https://t.co/sADaAesg5n & https://t.co/uIy9PYV7CR Will be interesting to see what patients in our OSPREY study think about physical activity, and it’s role in managing their condition.

Oct 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 655 followers View post →
Grant Abt
@grantabt · X

@JamesSteeleII Similar finding to our recent studies: https://t.co/pQRJQoG4xZ https://t.co/DbV3l7XLMN

Oct 17, 2020 · 3,566 followers View post →
Grant Abt
@grantabt · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 3,566 followers View post →
Hull Sport and Exercise Science
@HullSportExSci · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 2,718 followers View post →
Costas Tsakirides
@tsakirides · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 1,469 followers View post →

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Grant Abt
@grantabt · X

@JamesSteeleII Similar finding to our recent studies: https://t.co/pQRJQoG4xZ https://t.co/DbV3l7XLMN

Oct 17, 2020 · 3,566 followers View post →
Simon Nichols PhD
@Nichols87Simon · X

@IbeSaid Interesting study. Well done. We also found low training doses and limited progression https://t.co/sADaAesg5n & https://t.co/uIy9PYV7CR Will be interesting to see what patients in our OSPREY study think about physical activity, and it’s role in managing their condition.

Oct 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 655 followers View post →
Anthony crozier
@crowie_raven · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 14, 2020 · 12 shares · 251 followers View post →
Rob Shave
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RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

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ian renwick
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RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

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Marie Partner
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RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

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Brian Begg
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RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 205 followers View post →
Hull Sport and Exercise Science
@HullSportExSci · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 2,718 followers View post →
Brett Gordon
@BrettGordonAEP · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 934 followers View post →
SHU_PAWPH
@SHU_PAWPH · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 466 followers View post →
Costas Tsakirides
@tsakirides · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 1,469 followers View post →
Nik Kudiersky
@nik_kudiersky · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 640 followers View post →
SPARC
@SHU_SPARC · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 664 followers View post →
Grant Abt
@grantabt · X

RT @Nichols87Simon: Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially app…

Aug 13, 2020 · 12 shares · 3,566 followers View post →
Simon Nichols PhD
@Nichols87Simon · X

Another piece of the jigsaw puzzle. "The key exercise training principle of progressive overload was only partially applied" in #cardiacrehab https://t.co/sADaAesg5n @CSER_SHU @SHU_SPARC @SHU_AWRC @bacpr Great working with you, @grantabt Lee ingle Sean Carroll @HullSportExSci

Aug 13, 2020 · 34 likes · 12 shares · 655 followers View post →