Table 1.
Intensity level | Patient description | HRR | BORG (RPE) 0–10 | 1-RM |
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LMI | (i) On active cancer treatment (ii) <8 weeks posttreatment (iii) ∗Reduced physical level |
40–60% | 3-4 | 40–60% |
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MHI | (i) On established hormone therapy (ii) 8 weeks after completion of active treatment (iii) ∗Expected physical level |
60–80% | 4–6 | 60–70% |
HRR, heart rate reserve; BORG (0–10), modified rating of perceived exertion scale; 1-RM, one-repetition maximum. ∗Physical level was determined on completion of a 6-minute time walk test [26] and a functional assessment before commencing the exercise classes. Where training intensity seemed too high or too low, the HRR, BORG, or 1-RM was reassessed.