Table 3.

Summarised overview of the treatment components of muscle strength training and endurance training

Phase	Examples of exercise intensity	Conditions to be fulfilled before going to the next phase
1 (RPE 6–8)	Prepare to resume physical activity using breathing exercises, stretching, balance exercises, walking.	Follow at least three sessions of phase 1.
2 (RPE 6–11)	Low intensity exercises: walking, light yoga and light ADL tasks with gradual increase of 10–15 min extra per day.	Follow at least three sessions of phase 2. Able to walk 30 min on RPE 11.
3 (RPE 12–14)	Medium-intensity aerobic exercise and more challenging strength exercises (eg, interval exercise).	Follow at least three sessions of phase 3. Can accomplish session of 30 min on RPE 12–14.
4 (RPE 12–14)	More complex aerobic exercises of medium intensity and more challenging with strength exercises that also include coordination and functional elements.	Follow at least three sessions of phase 4. ‘Fatigue’ levels are normal.
5 (RPE>15)	Return to normal ‘baseline’ exercise level.	—

ADL, activities daily life; RPE, rating of perceived exertion.