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. 2024 Mar 29;19(3):e0291700. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291700

Table 1. Description of MCEP FITT parameters.

Parameter Description
Frequency (F) 2/week, supervised sessions
Intensity (I) ‘moderate’ intensity, 11–14 on the 6–20-point Borg RPE scale, THR = 40–70% of HRR*
Time (T) 60min
Type (T) Aerobic exercise activities included stationary cycling, elliptical cross-training, rowing, treadmill walking, running, aerobic circuit stations and dance
LME exercises involved circuit-based exercises using free weight or body resistance exercises

BORG-RPE Borg Rate of perceived exertion, THR Training heart rate, HRR Heart rate reserve *subtract 30bpm if beta-blocked, LME Local muscular endurance