Table 1 Exercise training program for patients randomized to 18 sessions of aerobic intermittent training
18 sessions of aerobic intermittent training (6 – 8 weeks duration) | |||||
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Session 1 – 6 | Session 7 - 18 | ||||
Duration | 20 minutes aerobic intermittent training including 5 minute warm-up and cool-down | Duration | 30 minutes aerobic intermittent training including 5 minute warm-up and cool-down | ||
Bock 1 (5 min) | Continuous exercise | 55-60% Wmax (70-80% HR) | Block 1 (7.5 min) | Continuous exercise | 55-60% Wmax (70-80% HR) |
Block 2 (5 min) | Intermittent training 3 x 60 -30 sec. | 70-80% Wmax (80-90% HR) | Block 2 (7.5 min) | Intermittent training 4 x 60 -30 sec. | 70-80% Wmax (80-90% HR) |
Block 3 (5 min) | Intermittent training 3 x 60-30 sec. | 70-80% Wmax (80-90% HR) | Block 3 (7.5 min) | Intermittent training 5 x 60 - 30 sec. | 70-80% Wmax (80-90% HR) |
Block 4 (5 min) | Continuous exercise | 55-60% Wmax (70-80% HR) | Block 4 (7.5 min) | Continuous exercise | 55-60% Wmax (70-80% HR) |