Table 2 Description of the physical activity intervention
Week | 1–2 | 3–4 | 5–6 | 7–8 | 9–10 | 11–12 | 13–18 | 19–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of sessions/week | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) | 12–13 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 12–13 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 13–14 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 13–14 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 14–15 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 14–15 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 15–16 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) | 15–16 (aerobic) 12–15 (resistance) |
Intensity for aerobic physical activity (% Heart Rate Reserve) | 40–59 | 40–59 | 50–59 | 50–59 | 55–65 | 55–65 | 60–70 | 60–70 |
Duration of physical activity (min) | 10–15 (aerobic) 15–20 (resistance): 1 set of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 15–20 (aerobic) 20–30 (resistance): 2 set of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 15–20 (aerobic) 20–30 (resistance): 2 set of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 20–25 (aerobic) 30 (resistance): 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 25–30 (aerobic) 30 (resistance): 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 25–30 (aerobic) 30 (resistance): 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 25–30 (aerobic) 30 (resistance): 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum | 25–30 (aerobic) 30 (resistance): 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps for 60–80% of one-repetition maximum |