Should You Do Strength Training?

The answer is yes, in addition to aerobic exercise!

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"There's no reason why a heart patient without contradictions to strength training shouldn't do both," says Erik Van Iterson, PhD, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic. "Strength training improves musculoskeletal health, which helps slow the loss of bone and muscle associated with aging. Aerobic exercise strengthens the lungs, heart and body-wide circulation. You will benefit from a global approach to cardiovascular health and fitness by doing both."
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