TOPLINE:

In patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) or coronary artery disease (CAD), a structured 75-minute weekly football training programme over 1 year led to improvements in maximum oxygen uptake, blood pressure, running performance, and other cardiovascular risk factors , with no concerning safety events.

METHODOLOGY:

Researchers in Germany conducted a prospective randomised study to assess the effect of a structured, health-adapted football training programme on cardiovascular risk factors in high-risk patients.

Adults aged 40 years or older with a history of MI or CAD were assigned to receive either a 75-minute, coach-led football training session once weekly for 12 months (football group; n = 89; mean age, 63 years; 82% men) or standard prevention recommend

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