Table 1.

The Marfan Foundation Physical Activity Recommendations

Noncompetitive, isokinetic activity performed at a nonstrenuous aerobic pace, minimizing sudden stops, rapid changes in direction, or contact with other players, equipment, or the ground.
Performing aerobic activity at a moderate intensity (∼50% of aerobic capacity) and maintaining heart rate <100 bpm or <110 bpm for patients on and off β‐blockers, respectively.
Avoiding exercise involving a substantial isometric component, such as weightlifting, climbing steep inclines, gymnastics, and pull‐ups.
Avoiding activities that are associated with rapid changes in atmospheric pressure (scuba diving, flying in unpressurized aircraft).
For resistance training, higher repetitions at lower weights are recommended as opposed to lower repetitions with heavier weight, stopping before muscle fatigue.

Abbreviations: bpm, beats per minute.