Table 1.

Ccontinuous protocol (CP)

Stages	Time	intensity % of HR	position
Stage I	5	Between 75% and 80% of HRmax	Seated position 1
Stage II	7	Between 80% and 85% of HRmax	Seated Position 1
Stage III	7	85% of HRmax	Standing Position 2
Stage IV	7	Up to 92% of HRmax	Standing Position 3
Stage V	5	55% of HRmax	Seated

HRmax = maximal HR assessed in the Balke protocol; bpm = beats per minute