The investigators would like to test the feasibility of a remotely prescribed and monitored exercise program in people with coronary heart disease, using a wearable activity device and text message support, compared to usual care after completing cardiac rehabilitation. One group will use a Polar Ignite watch to guide them through exercise sessions at home and will receive text message feedback. The other group will be asked to continue their routine as usual. Assessments of both groups will happen after the completion of cardiac rehabilitation and at three follow-up time points of three, six, and twelve months. The aim of these treatments is to see if the investigators can help people to maintain their exercise adherence and coronary heart disease risk factor management after completing cardiac rehabilitation.
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Intervention feasibility assessed via recruitment rate.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment
Intervention feasibility assessed via number of screened patients.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment
Intervention feasibility assessed via number of patients randomised.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment
Intervention feasibility assessed via number of patients retained in the study.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment
Adherence to the prescribed exercise sessions.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment.
Adherence to the prescribed exercise sessions' intensity.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment.
Adherence to the prescribed exercise sessions' duration.
Timeframe: Will be evaluated after the 12-month follow up assessment.
Trial acceptability of the interventions and trial procedures via participant interviews
Timeframe: Interviews at 3 months
Trial acceptability of the interventions and trial procedures via participant interviews
Timeframe: Interviews at 6 months
Trial acceptability of the interventions and trial procedures via participant interviews
Timeframe: Interviews at 12 months