Research
Adherence
Exercise training, particularly aerobic interval training and cardiac rehabilitation, is a Class I recommendation that counteracts skeletal muscle wasting and improves functional capacity in heart failure patients.
Engage in supervised exercise programs, such as cardiac rehabilitation or aerobic interval training. These are strongly recommended for heart failure patients to maintain muscle strength and improve how you feel.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Exercise training has been extensively studied in HF and is a Class I, Level A recommendation in the 2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA guidelines for HF management [40]. Various exercise modalities, including aerobic interval training [41] and cardiac rehabilitation programs [42] have demonstrated benefits in counteracting skeletal muscle wasting, improving functional capacity, and enhancing quality of life in patients with HF [43].
Why this rating
Based on Class I, Level A guidelines and multiple meta-analyses/RCTs cited.
Source
Navigating Sarcopenia Risks in GLP-1RA Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure
Winston Wang et al. · Biomedicines · 2025
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