Table 1 Description of the exercise intervention
From: Physical exercise for individuals with dementia: potential benefits perceived by formal caregivers
Sessions Main-parts | Warm-up | Aerobic Resistance | Strength /Balance & Coordination | Stretching & Cool down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exercises | General activation + joint mobilization + Stretching exercises E.g. Stationary walk, range of motion exercises for the shoulders, hip, knees, and ankles; chest stretch; sit and reach; knee to chest; seated forward bend | Aerobic exercises in stationary position or chair based. E.g. Stationary walk & chair-based exercises: - Seated jumping jacks; - Seated running; - Seated rowing; - Seated tap dance. | Strength exercises involving mainly major upper and lower body muscle groups + balance & coordination exercises. E.g. one leg-stand; heel-to-toe walk, bodyweight shifting. | Stretching exercises involving mainly major upper and lower body muscle groups + respiratory exercises. E.g. chest stretch; sit and reach; knee to chest; seated forward bend; deep breathing, Huff cough, Diaphragmatic breathing. |
1st & 2nd months | ||||
Time | 10 min | 5 + 5 + 5 min | 15 min | 5 min |
Training Load |  | 55–65% HRmax | Strength exercises: 4 × 10–15 reps Static balance + coordination: 2 exercises |  |
3rd & 4th months | ||||
Time | 8 min | 10 + 5 min | 22 min | 5 min |
Training Load |  | 60–75% HRmax | Strength exercises: 5–6 × 10–15 reps Static & Dynamic balance + coordination: 2 exercises |  |
5th & 6th months | ||||
Time | 5 min | 15 min | 30 min | 5 min |
Training Load |  | 65–80% HRmax | Strength exercises: 6 × 10–15 reps Static & Dynamic balance + coordination:2–3 exercises |  |