title: Exercise and beta-blocking agents.
abstract: Beta-adrenoceptor-blocking agents produce noticeable effects on exercise performance. In patients with coronary heart disease, exercise capacity may in some cases increase during beta-blockade. Training effects (increased functional capacity, increased maximal oxygen uptake) may be somewhat attenuated in relatively healthy individuals taking beta-blockers, although with vigorous exercise programs, physiologic adaptations to exercise probably do occur.
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Golightly
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Sutherland
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008660:Metabolism / Q000187:drug effects; D005082:Physical Exertion
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists