Table 1.
Progression of the 12-month multi-modal exercise training program
| Phase | Cycle | Weeks | Session Type | Frequency (per week) | Duration/Dose | Intensitya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Phase 1 Supervised Exercise During AC |
1 | 1–3 | Steady State & Resistance Training | 2 |
SS: 30 mins RT: 1–2 sets × 12–15 reps |
SS: 10–20 b/min below %HRR at VT RT: 60–70% 1RM |
| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 2 minsb | %HRR at VT ± 5 b/min | |||
| 2 | 4–6 | Steady State & Resistance Training | 2 |
SS: 30 mins RT: 2 sets × 12–15 reps |
SS: 10–15 b/min below %HRR at VT RT: 60–70% 1RM |
|
| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 3 minsb | %HRR at VT ± 5 b/min | |||
| 3 | 7–9 | Steady State & Resistance Training | 2 |
SS: 30–35 min RT: 2 sets × 18–12 reps |
SS: 5–10 b/min below %HRR at VT RT: 70–85% 1RM |
|
| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 3 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak | |||
| 4 | 10–12 | Steady State & Resistance Training | 2 |
SS: 35–40 min RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
SS: 5–10 b/min below %HRR at VT RT: 70–85% 1RM |
|
| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 4 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak | |||
|
Phase 2 Semi-supervised Exercise Following AC |
1 | 13,15,17 | Endurance Training | 1 | 40–50 min | 15–20 b/min below %HRR at VT |
| Tempo Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
TT: 35 mins RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
TT: 5–10 b/min below %HRR at VT RT: 70–85% 1RM |
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| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 4 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak | |||
| 14,16 | Tempo Training | 1 | 35 mins | 5–10 b/min below %HRR at VT | ||
| Interval Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
IT: 4 × 4 minsb RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
IT: 85–95% HRpeak RT: 70–85% 1RM |
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| Recovery Session | 1 | 30 mins | 25–30 b/min below %HRR at VT | |||
| 2 | 18,20,22 | Tempo Training | 1 | 35 mins | 0–5 b/min below %HRR at VT | |
| Interval Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
IT: 4 × 4 minsb RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
IT: 85–95% HRpeak RT: 70–85% 1RM |
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| Recovery Session | 1 | 30 mins | 20–25 b/min below %HRR at VT | |||
| 19,21 | Endurance Training | 1 | 50–60 min | 15–20 b/min below %HRR at VT | ||
| Tempo Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
TT: 35 mins RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
TT: %HRR at VT ± 5 b/min RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
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| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 4 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak | |||
| 3 | 23,25 | Endurance Training | 1 | 60 mins | 10–20 b/min below %HRR at VT | |
| Tempo Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
TT: 35 mins RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
TT: %HRR at VT ± 10 b/min RT: 70–85% 1RM |
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| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 4 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak | |||
| 24,26 | Tempo Training | 1 | 35 mins | %HRR at VT ± 10 b/min | ||
| Interval Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
IT: 4 × 4 minsb RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
IT: 85–95% HRpeak RT: 70–85% 1RM |
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| Recovery Session | 1 | 30 mins | 20–25 b/min below %HRR at VT | |||
| Phase 3 Maintenance | n/a | 27–52 | Endurance Training | 1 | 60 mins | 10–20 b/min below %HRR at VT |
| Tempo Training & Resistance Training | 2 |
TT: 35 mins RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
TT: %HRR at VT ± 10 b/min RT: 2 sets × 8–12 reps |
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| Interval Training | 1 | 4 × 4 minsb | 85–95% HRpeak |
Abbreviations: %HRR Percentage of heart rate reserve, 1RM One repetition max, HRpeak Heart rate peak, IT Interval training, RT Resistance training, TT Tempo training, VT Ventilatory threshold
aIntensity reduced by 5% from values reported in table during the week following chemotherapy administration
bOnly duration for work phase of intervals is reported – duration for recovery phase was 3 min of light-intensity cycling