Table 2.
Exercise behaviour of participants before and after diagnosis with pulmonary hypertension.
| Prior to diagnosis (n = 182) | In the past week (n = 182) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical amount of exercise per week (h) | n (%) | n (%) |
| None | 71 (39) | 87 (48) |
| <1 | 8 (4) | 20 (11) |
| 1–2 | 23 (13) | 18 (10) |
| 2–3 | 16 (9) | 16 (9) |
| 3–4 | 17 (9) | 9 (5) |
| 4–5 | 20 (11) | 12 (7) |
| >5 | 26 (14) | 17 (9) |
| unspecified amount | 1 (0.01) | 3 (0.02) |
| Type of regular exercise performed a | ||
| Walking | 90 (49) | 81 (45) |
| Running | 25 (14) | 4 (2) |
| Swimming | 32 (18) | 13 (7) |
| Cycling | 16 (9) | 16 (9) |
| Gym/personal trainer | 38 (21) | 23 (13) |
| Weights/resistance training | 13 (7) | 15 (8) |
| Yoga/Pilates | 18 (10) | 15 (8) |
| Otherb | 25 (14) | 15 (8) |
a
Some respondents performed more than one type of exercise; therefore, total number of responses was greater than the number of participants.
b
Included aqua aerobics, golf, recumbent stepper, dance classes, outdoor work, croquet, tennis and rehabilitation classes.