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In cardiac rehab, two sets of strength exercises as effective as three

Cardiovascular and resistance exercise are standard components of cardiac rehabilitation programs, as detailed in the “Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: 2007 Update” published in the journal Circulation (115:2675-2682, May 2007). Those guidelines recommend 1-3 sets of resistance exercises. Would it matter if the person performed two or three sets?

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