Cardiovascular disease
Recommendations:
RET: two to three times weekly at 13-17 on the Borg scale, two to three sets of eight to 10 repetitions; greater strength gains will be achieved at higher Borg scale ratings.
AET: (e.g., walking, biking, and aquatic exercise) two to three times weekly at 11-13 on the Borg scale, progress up to 30-40 minutes208.
Special considerations: If HTN is present, focus on aerobic activities that use large muscle groups, and aim to exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. Intensities of 40%-70% of one rep max can be equally effective at higher intensities. Use lower repetitions and more repetitions for RET207.
Contraindications: Note that beta-blockers may attenuate heart rate response and reduce exercise capacity.
Falls, Poor Balance, and Mobility Problems
Recommendations:
RET: two to three times weekly at 13-17 on the Borg scale, two to three sets of eight to 10 repetitions.
Note greater strength gains will be achieved at higher Borg scale ratings.
AET: (e.g., walking, biking, and aquatic exercise) two to three times weekly at 11-13 on the Borg scale, progress up to 30-40 minutes.
Dynamic exercises: Tai Chi and high-velocity training exercises with a concentric component performed as quickly as possible to augment muscle power. Examples: repeated performance of leg exercises on exercise machines or common functional tasks such as chair rise or climbing a step.208
