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Table 3 Classification of exercises performed by formally active (FA) and declared active (DA) groups according to training variables

From: Supervised training in primary care units but not self-directed physical activity lowered cardiovascular risk in Brazilian low-income patients: a controlled trial

 

FA (n = 53)

DA (n = 43)

Frequency (sessions/week)

 2

–

51%

 3

100%

39%

  > 3

–

10%

Intensitya

Light (Borg 1-3)

14%

69%

Moderate (Borg 5-6)

63%

31%

Vigorous (Borg 7-8)

23%

0%

Time (min)

 30–60 min

–

75%

 60–90 min

100%

15%

  > 90 min

–

10%

Type (modalities)

 Walking

NA

13%

 Jogging

NA

77%

 Calisthenics/Functional

NA

10%

  1. Note. aIntensity estimated by means of the Borg CR-10 Scale (0–10), NA not applicable