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Table 1 Resistance training prescription within the combined exercise program

From: The “Hypertension Approaches in the Elderly: a Lifestyle study” multicenter, randomized trial (HAEL Study): rationale and methodological protocol

Resistance training variable

Initial prescription (weeks)

Progression (weeks)

Number of sets

2 (1–3)

3 (4–12)

Intensitya

Light to moderate (1–3)

Moderate to high (4–12)

Target: 4 to 6, out of 10

Target: 6 to 8, out of 10

Number of exercises

4 (1–6)

5 (7–12)

Contraction speedb

Moderate (1–6)

High (7–12)

  1. aassessed by OMNI rating of perceived exertion scale. bconcentric contraction performed as fast as possible