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Table 2 Exercise Program Details

From: Protocol for a phase III RCT and economic analysis of two exercise delivery methods in men with PC on ADT

 

Group-Supervised Exercise

Home-Based Exercise

Frequency of exercise

4–5 days per week (see also Delivery Location below)

Intensity

AET: RPE of 11–14/20; HR of 60–70% of HRR RET: RPE of 11–14/20; 60–75% of 1RM ×  8–12 repetitions × 2–3 sets; 5 exercises/session alternating each day (10 different RET exercises in total)a

Session Duration

Identical

Delivery Location of exercise

 Facility-based

3 x/week

Not applicable

 Home-based

1–2 x/week

4–5 x/week

Trainer Presence

Group Exercise Leader

Unsupervised; remote support from health coach

  1. 1RM one-repetition maximum (maximum amount of weight that can be lifted), AET aerobic exercise training, HRR heart rate reserve, RPE Rating of perceived exertion, RET resistance exercise training
  2. aAll resistance exercises are conducted using body weight or resistance bands. A stability ball and yoga mat will also be available for use. RET exercises will target different major muscle groups delivered in two alternating programs. Day 1: Chest, upper back, shoulders, and arms. Day 2: Legs, gluteals, mid back, and core