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Table 2 Progressive Resistance Training Methodology

From: Study of Mental Activity and Regular Training (SMART) in at risk individuals: A randomised double blind, sham controlled, longitudinal trial

 

Exercise

Equipment

Frequency

Volume

Intensity progression

Routine

Seated Chest press

Digital K400 Keiser pneumatic resistance machines (Keiser Sports health Equipments, Inc. Fresno, CA)

2 sessions/wk

3 sets of 8 per session

80% of the most recently measured 1RM progressed each session s tolerated using RPE* 15-18 (approximately 3% per session)

 

Seated leg press

    
 

Seated row

    
 

Standing hip abduction

    
 

Knee extension

    

Novel

Lateral raise

Free weights (dumbbells)

4 weeks or 8 sessions

3 sets of 8 per session

15-18 RPE

 

Hip flexion

Keiser

   
 

Calf raise

Keiser

   
 

Hip extension

Keiser

   
 

Bicep curls

Free weights (dumbbells)

   
  1. *RPE Ratings of perceived Exertion Borg Scale [37]