Mixed
Combined aerobic and resistance training produces superior improvements in VO2peak compared to aerobic training alone in hemodialysis patients.
For hemodialysis patients, combining aerobic exercise (like cycling) with resistance training (like weight lifting) yields significantly greater improvements in cardiovascular fitness (VO2peak) than aerobic exercise alone. Aim for a mix of both modalities, 3 times a week, for the best results.
the magnitude of improvement in VO2peak secondary to combined (aerobic and strength) training (41–48%) is notably superior to studies prescribing aerobic training only (17–23%).
Why this rating
Based on comparative data from multiple trials in the review, though direct head-to-head RCTs are limited.
Source
Exercise Training in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
Birinder S. Cheema et al. · American Journal of Nephrology · 2005
DOI 10.1159/000087184
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