Positive outcomes occurred in the short-term from interventions using approaches such as  exercise prescriptions , goal setting , feedback and problem-solving .
However , longer-term maintenance of exercise  was less successful .
Physical activity is recommended for people with stable heart failure ( HF ) , because it is known to improve quality of life and health outcomes .
However , adherence to this recommendation has been poor in many studies .
A systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of strategies used to promote exercise adherence in those with HF .
Gaming console exercise and cycle or treadmill exercise provide similar cardiovascular demand in adults with cystic fibrosis: a randomised cross-over trial.
QUESTION Does exercise using a gaming console result in similar cardiovascular dem and and energy expenditure as formally prescribed exercise in adults with cystic fibrosis ? How do these patients perceive gaming console exercise ? DESIGN R and omised cross-over trial with concealed allocation and intention-to-treat analysis . PARTICIPANTS 19 adults with cystic fibrosis admitted to hospital for treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation . INTERVENTION Participants underwent two 15-minute exercise interventions on separate days ; one involving a gaming console and one a treadmill or cycle ergometer . OUTCOME MEASURES Cardiovascular dem and was measured using heart rate and rating of perceived exertion ( RPE ) . Energy expenditure was estimated using a portable activity monitor . Perception ( enjoyment , fatigue , workload , effectiveness , feasibility ) was rated using a horizontal 10-cm visual analogue scale . RESULTS There was no significant difference in average heart rate ( mean difference 3 beats/min , 95 % CI -3 to 9 ) or energy expenditure ( 0.1 MET , 95 % CI -0.3 to 0.5 ) between the two interventions . Both interventions provided a ' hard ' workout ( RPE ∼15 ) . Gaming console exercise was rated as more enjoyable ( mean difference 2.6 cm , 95 % CI 1.6 to 3.6 ) than formal exercise but they did n't differ significantly in fatigue ( -1.0 cm , 95 % CI -2.4 to 0.3 ) , perceived effectiveness ( -0.4 cm , 95 % CI -1.2 to 0.3 ) , or perceived feasibility for inclusion in routine management ( 0.2 cm , 95 % CI -0.7 to 1.1 ) . CONCLUSION Gaming console exercise provides a similar cardiovascular dem and as traditional exercise modalities . It is feasible that adults with cystic fibrosis could include gaming console exercise in their exercise program . TRIAL REGISTRATION ACTRN12610000861055
Positive outcomes occurred in the short-term from interventions using approaches such as  exercise prescriptions , goal setting , feedback and problem-solving .
However , longer-term maintenance of exercise  was less successful .
Physical activity is recommended for people with stable heart failure ( HF ) , because it is known to improve quality of life and health outcomes .
However , adherence to this recommendation has been poor in many studies .
A systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of strategies used to promote exercise adherence in those with HF .