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Table 4 Total frequency count and median (min-max) of intensity, time, and training load values, of aerobic exercises prescribed across four ERS sites

From: The match between what is prescribed and reasons for prescribing in exercise referral schemes: a mixed method study

Type

Frequency

Intensity a

Time duration (mins)

Aerobic training load b

Unspecified / exercising alone

2

*

*

*

Hydro

5

*

*

*

Treadmill

380

2 (1–3)

15 (1–35)

30 (2–70)

Up right bike

339

2 (2–2)

15 (5–45)

30 (10–90)

Recumbent bike

246

2 (2–2)

15 (5–30)

30 (10–60)

Rower

207

2 (2–2)

10 (3–20)

20 (6–40)

Cross trainer

68

2 (2–2)

7 (5–11)

14 (10–22)

Walking

8

2 (2–2)

5 (5–10)

10 (10–20)

Median of total aerobic data

2 (0–5)

2(1–3)

35 (5–70)

70 (10–140)

  1. *Data unavailable
  2. a Intensity is classified as follows; 1 = low, 2 = moderate, 3 high
  3. b Aerobic training load is calculation of intensity x duration
  4. Figures in parenthesis = range