Table 1.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria of the Energetic study
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
| 1) Age 18 years and older | 1) Cardiorespiratory problems that preclude participation in aerobic exercise training |
| 2) Having one of the following chronic degenerative muscle diseases: facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), inclusion body myositis (IBM), mitochondrial myopathy, or other muscle disease | 2) Severe cognitive impairment |
| 3) Suffering from fatigue with an impact on daily occupation* | 3) Depression or other psychiatric disorder, including addiction problems |
| 4) Being motivated and ‘ready to change’* | 4) Pregnancy |
| 5) Being able to formulate at least three personalized participation goals* | 5) Limited life expectancy (<5 years) due to known co-morbid condition |
| 6) Having participated in the Energetic (or similar) program before |
*Assessed by Motivational Interviewing.