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1. Cardiothoracic surgical and MI patients should wait 3-6 weeks prior to commencing resistance training.
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<br/>2. CHF.
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<br/>3. Uncontrolled arrhythmias.
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<br/>4. Uncontrolled HTN (&gt; 160/100mmHg).
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<br/>5. Severe vascular disease.
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<br/>6. Aerobic capcaity &lt; 5 METs.


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