Type of program | Duration, frequency¶ | Optimal intensity | To be avoided |
Low-impact aerobic exercise | |||
Walking, aerobic dancing, stationary cycling, jogging (in previously active women), or swimming | 20 to 30 minutes, 3 to 5 days/week | Moderate as ideally controlled via heart rate (≤80% HRmax), rate of perceived exertion (ie, 13 to 14 on the Borg scaleΔ), or the more practical talk test | High-intensity (>90% HRmax) strenuous exercise; long-distance running; exercises with risk of falls or impact of the body against the ground or hard surfaces (jumping or quick changes of direction), or physiological danger (eg, diving) |
Strength exercise (toning) | |||
Resistance bands, dumbbells, body weight exercises involving large muscles | 15 to 20 minutes, 3 to 5 days/week | Light to moderate loads (eg, 1 to 2 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions using 1- to 3-kg dumbbells) | Isometric exercises, Valsalva maneuver, frequent heavy weight lifting, hot yoga or pilates, supine position exercises |
Pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel) | 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 5 days/week | Approximately 100 repetitions | |
Combination of the low-impact aerobic and strength exercises (highly recommended) | |||
Low-impact aerobic and strength exercises combined (eg, aerobic dancing followed by use of dumbbells) | 45 to 65 minutes, 3 to 4 days/week | Same as for low-impact aerobic and strength exercises | Same as for low-impact aerobic and strength exercises |
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