Table 4.

Exercise content comparison group - conventional COPD rehabilitation

Exercise type	Exercises	Intensity	Progression
Warm-up (duration 5-10 min)	Sitting or standing: -Heel uprisings (uni- or bilateral), - Kneeextension - rear deltoid row - chest press movement - Vertical shoulder press’ (uni- or bilateral). Standing: -Walking various - leg curl - leg swing - squats	Non-specific intensity Purpose: -increase body temperature - cardiorespiratory warm-up -muscle and tendon tissue Warm-up	none
Endurance training (duration 20-30 min)	-Walking or -Cycle or - Treadmill or - Circuit training or - Activity games	Borg CR-10 dyspnea 4–7 Exercises performed in intervals or continuous	Every 2nd to 4th week load adjustment individualized
Resistance training Duration 20-30 min)	Machine: -leg press -knee extension Pull down and/or chestpres (vertical) Other equipment for strength circuit training elastic band Dumbbells Weight cuff	40–80% of 1RM corresponding from 8 to 25 repetitions 2-3sets	Every 2nd to 4th week load adjustment individualized (repetition counting by supervisor)
Cool-down (duration5-10 min)	Breathing exercises Pursed lip breathe Relaxation exercises Yoga exercises	Non-specific intensity	Non-specific

Responsible health profession: Physiotherapist

Monitoring of intensity may vary, but it is expected that hospitals use either objective (pulse or Watt monitoring) or subjective (CR Borg scale for dyspnea) measurements for intensity monitoring

Resistance training will be evaluated for progression by counting their maximal repetition and estimate a new optional weight/resistance within 8–25 repetitions

Workout logs from every training session are recommended registered by the authorization law