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Table 1 Training regression and progression criteria

From: Exercise effects on functional capacity and quality of life in older patients with colorectal cancer: study protocol for the ECOOL randomized controlled trial

Starting level (SPPB score)

RESISTANCE TRAINING

ENDURANCE TRAINING

Lower body

Upper body

Balance

Brisk walking

Sets

Repetitions

Sets

Repetitions

Sets

Time (s)

Time (min)

A (0-3)

1 - 3

3 - 5

1 - 3

3 - 5

3

3 - 5

10 - 15

B (4-6)

2 - 3

5 - 8

2 - 3

5 - 8

3

3 - 5

15 - 20

C (7-9)

2 - 3

8 - 10

2 - 3

10 - 15

3

3 - 5

20 - 25

D (10-12)

3

10 - 12

3

10 - 12

3

5 - 10

25 - 30

E (12)

3

10 - 15

3

10 - 15

3

10 - 15

≥ 30

  1. SPPB Short Physical Performance Battery