Abstract: Objective: To explore effects of combing of resistance exercises with aerobic exercises on promoting rehabilitation of patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) on effects of employing both resistance exercises and aerobic exercises on rehabilitation of patients with coronary heart disease were searched through computers in both Chinese and English databases. All those literature reviews selected were then screened according to the inclusion criteria as well as the exclusion criteria. Datas extracted were integrated and analyzed through Meta-analysis using RevMan 5.3 software. Results: A total of 9 RCTs were included in this experiment which had reported positive results that combination of resistance exercises and aerobic exercises could increase the VO2peak value, WRpeak value and AT value, enhance muscle force and reduce total cholesterol value. Combination of resistance exercises and aerobic exercises is mainly useful to patients with stable coronary disease. It is recommended that combination of resistance exercises and aerobic exercises be conducted under the guidance and supervision of professionals to ensure patient safety. Conclusion: Combination of resistance exercises and aerobic exercises can promote rehabilitation of patients with coronary disease more significantly than doing aerobic exercises alone.

Key words: coronary disease; resistance exercises; aerobic exercises; rehabilitation