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Weekly progression in training intensity.
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number of Contractions
(n=9) |
4200 ± 350 | 5300±450 | 6500±300 | 8400 ± 600 |
Note: Data are presented as means ± SD. The number of contractions performed per week (5 sessions of exercise; each session 30 minutes) was increased throughout the training by increasing the contraction frequency as tolerated.
