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Table 1: Prescription of physical training. |
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Aerobic exercise |
Resistance exercise |
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Frequency |
3-5 days/week |
2-3 non-consecutive days/week |
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Intensity |
40 to 80% RHR, VO2max, Max HR in CPET or ST; borg rating 12-14 (6-20 scale) |
10 to 15 reps, Borg 11 to 13, 40 to 60% MR |
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Duration |
10-20 to 60 min/session |
1 to 3 sets, 8 to 10 exercises (for larger muscle groups) 30 min |
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Equipment |
Treadmill, cycle ergometer, arm ergometer. To walk |
Use safe and comfortable equipment. (Weights, leagues, balls) |
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RHR = reserve heart rate. VO2max = maximal oxygen uptake. Max HR = maximun heart rate. CPET = cardiopulmonary exercise test. ST = cardiopulmonary stress test. MR = maximum resistance. |
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