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Table 1 Duration and intensity progression of aerobic training

From: Protocol for Fit Bodies, Fine Minds: a randomized controlled trial on the affect of exercise and cognitive training on cognitive functioning in older adults

Week

Duration (min)

Intensity (% HRR)

Intensity (RPE)

1

20

50 – 60

9 – 11

2

20

50 – 60

9 – 11

3 – 5

25

60 – 70

11

6 – 8

30

60 – 70

11

9 – 11

30

70 – 80

11 – 13

12 – 14

35

70 – 80

11 – 13

15 & 16

40

75 – 85

13 – 15

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BMC Geriatrics

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