Table 3 Resistance training prescription
Exercise type | Volume of exercise prescribed (sets x repetitions) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Weeks 4-8 | |
Upper body exercises | 2 × 12 | 2 × 12 | 3 × 12 | 2-3 × 12-8 (see Additional file 3 for specific prescription) |
Trunk exercises | 2 × 8 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 10 | 2-3 × 10-12 (see Additional file 3 for specific prescription) |
Lower body exercise | 2 × 12 | 2 × 12 | 3 × 12 | 2-3 × 12-8 (see Additional file 3 for specific prescription) |