| Frequency |
From two nonconsecutive days/week, progressing to three nonconsecutive days/week |
| Intensity |
Starting from 30%-40% one-repetition maximum (1-RM) for upper body and 50%-60% 1-RM for lower body; increase by approximately 5%; 2-5 lb for upper body and 5-10 lb for lower body exercises if patients can comfortably achieve the upper limit of the desired repetition range or 11-13 on the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale |
| Duration |
Starting from one and progressing to three sets; 10-15 repetitions of eight to 10 exercises |
| Mode |
Body weight, dumbbells, wrist weights, elastic bands, calisthenics, pulley weights, free weights, or weight machines, focusing on major muscle groups |
