Table 1.
M2: Multiple-Modality Exercise Group (Comparison Group) |
M4: Multiple-Modality, Mind-Motor Exercise Group (Intervention Group) |
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Warm-up (5 minutes) o Light aerobics o Dynamic range of motion of the major joints |
Warm-up (5 minutes) o Light aerobics o Dynamic range of motion of the major joints |
Aerobic Exercise (20 Minutes) o Large rhythmical endurance activities (e.g., walking, marching, sequenced aerobics) o Keep HR continuously in target zone (i.e., not interval training) o Moderate to vigorous intensity o RPE: 5–8 on scale of 0–10 o Participants to check HR ½ way through and at end of aerobic exercise. |
Aerobic Exercise (20 Minutes) o Large rhythmical endurance activities (e.g., walking, marching, sequenced aerobics) o Keep HR continuously in target zone (i.e., not interval training) o Moderate to vigorous intensity o RPE: 5–8 on scale of 0–10 o Participants to check HR ½ way through and at end of aerobic exercise. |
Aerobic Cool Down (5 minutes) o Safely bringing heart rates down |
Aerobic Cool Down (5 minutes) o Safely bringing heart rates down |
Resistance Training (10 minutes) o Therabands, wall or chair exercises, core strengthening o Day 1 – Upper body focus o Day 2– Lower body focus o Day 3 – Core focus |
Resistance Training (10 minutes) o Therabands, wall or chair exercises, core strengthening o Day 1 – Upper body focus o Day 2 – Lower body focus o Day 3– Core focus |
Balance, Range of Motion & Breathing (15 minutes) o Keep HR BELOW target zone o Dynamic, static and functional balance o Breathing and relaxation exercises o Finger exercises o Range of motion (e.g., arm circles) |
Mind-Motor Training (15 minutes) o Keep HR BELOW target zone o Progressive, group-based, Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) |
Stretching (5 minutes) | Stretching (5 minutes) |
TOTAL: 60 minutes 60 minutes Multiple-Modality Exercise |
TOTAL: 60 minutes 45 minutes Multiple-Modality Exercise 15 minutes Mind-Motor Exercise |
Abbreviations: HR, heart rate; RPE, rating perceived exertion
aNote: This table represents an individual session breakdown by group. Participants attended these structured 60-minute group-based exercise classes, 3 times per week for 24 weeks