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Table 1 Overview of the multimodal bestform-training intervention

From: Study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial assessing a multimodal machine-based exercise training programme in senior care facilities over 6 months – the bestform study (best function of range of motion)

 

Accommodation phase

Regular exercise training

Intensified exercise training

Month

1

2

3

4

5

6

Duration

45–60 min

45–60 min

45–60 min

45–60 min

45–60 min

45–60 min

Frequency

2x/week

2x/week

2x/week

2x/week

2x/week

2x/week

Resistance training

 Repetitions

20

20

15

15

10

10

 Sets

2

2

2

3

3

3

 Intensity

low (< 60% of 1-RM; RPE < 11)

moderate (60–70% of 1-RM; RPE 11–13)

moderate to high (70–80% of 1-RM; RPE 14–16)

moderate to high (70–80% of 1-RM; RPE 14–16)

high; until muscle fatigue (>80% of 1-RM; RPE > 16)

high; until muscle fatigue (>80% of 1-RM; RPE > 16)

Coordination / Balance training

 Dynamic (number of exercises)

1

2

3

3

3a

3a

Static (number of exercises)

1

1

2

2

3a

3a

Endurance training

 Duration

3–5 min

3–8 min

3–8 min

5–10 min

6–12 min

7–15 min

 Intensity

low (RPE 10–12)

low (RPE 10–12)

moderate (RPE 12–14)

moderate (RPE 12–14)

moderate to high (RPE 12–15)

moderate to high (RPE 12–15)

  1. RPE Rate of perceived exertion, 1-RM 1-Repetition maximum
  2. asame balance exercises, but with increased difficulty