Table 2.

Characteristics of the patients (n=20).

		Values
Gender (male:female)		10:10
Age (years), min-max; mean (SD)		51-85; 68 (9.8)
Participation in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, n (%)
	Yes	5 (26)
	No	15 (74)
Chronic lung diseases, n (%)
	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	12 (60)
	Asthma	3 (15)
	Lung transplantation	5 (25)
Self-assessment of their health, n (%)
	Excellent	0 (0)
	Very good	0 (0)
	Good	1 (5)
	Fair	5 (25)
	Poor	14 (70)
Exercise frequency and quantity over the past week, n (%)
	I have engaged in high-intensity strength training, including aerobic exercise, fast cycling, and swimming.	2 (10)
	I have participated in moderate physical activities such as stretching exercises and flexibility training.	5 (25)
	I have walked for at least 10 minutes every day.	13 (65)
What statement best characterizes my exercise habits? n (%)
	Given the option, I will opt to sit rather than stand.	11 (55)
	I frequently require standing but not for the purpose of lifting heavy objects.	5 (25)
	Climbing slopes and stairs is a common necessity for me.	4 (20)
	I often transport heavy objects and engage in manual labor.	0 (0)