Figure 1.

Scheme for our individual structured training to improve endurance and strength in patients with dialysis including a feedback loop. (A) The eight exercises refer to the muscle groups biceps, triceps, abductor, adductor, abdomen, back, leg extensor and leg curl. Theraband resistance and weights were increased in relation to the patient's training success; for details, see text. (B) The training was performed with letto2 Reck MOTOmed cycle ergometers which record automatically the exercise data; see text.