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. 2024 Sep 3;11(1):e001410. doi: 10.1136/bmjgast-2024-001410

Table 3. Aerobic exercise component of HBEP (group 1).

Level of difficulty Exercise Intensity Duration (min)
1 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×5 min @ RoPE 12–14 13
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×5 min @ RoPE 12–14
2 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×7 min @ RoPE 12–14 17
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×7 min @ RoPE 12–14
3 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14 23
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14
4 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×12 min @ RoPE 12–14 27
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×12 min @ RoPE 12–14
5 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14 33
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14
6 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×15 min @ RoPE 12–14 33
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×15 min @ RoPE 12–14
7 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×20 min @ RoPE 12–14 33
1×3 min recovery @ RoPE 9–11
1×10 min @ RoPE 12–14
8 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×30 min @ RoPE 12–14 30
9 Walking/cycling/swimming/cross-trainer/running 1×35 min @ RoPE 12–14 35

HBEPhome-based exercise and theory-based motivation support programmeRoPErate of perceived exertion (range 6–20)