Table 1.
Aerobic exercise circuit | Level 1 most deconditioned | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 least deconditioned |
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Marching | Seated | 1 arm support | Unsupported | Higher step march |
Forward/backward march | Seated | 1 arm support | Unsupported | Unsupported increased speed |
March w/arm swing | Seated | 1 arm support | Unsupported | Higher swings/speed to sustain RPE |
Step both feet out, step in | Seated | 1 arm support | Unsupported | Wider step |
Single leg toe taps (R) | Seated | Standing two arm support | Standing two arm support | Standing two arm support |
Single leg toe taps (L) | Seated | w/toe tap to shoulder width | w/ toe tap wider than shoulder | w/wide step with increased speed |
Step jacks | Seated | Standing w/1 hand support | Standing no support | Standing increased speed to sustain RPE |
Mini-Squat and cross punch | Seated | Standing w/1 hand support | Standing no support | Standing increased speed to sustain RPE |
Walking with hand claps | Seated | Standing arm claps only | Standing arm claps + stepping | Standing arm claps + stepping increased speed |
Heel taps | Seated | Standing 1 arm support | Standing unsupported | Standing increased speed to sustain RPE |
Note. One circuit of aerobic exercises features 30 seconds per exercise, for a total of approximately 5 minutes. All exercises are adapted for different levels of ability. Exertion will be assessed after each circuit level and adjusted to keep intensity within the moderate range of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 4 to 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.