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Table 1 Multicomponent training

From: Self-management strategies and multicomponent training to mitigate the effects of the interruption of physical exercise programmes in the pandemic context on functionality, sedentary behaviour, physical capacity, mental health, body composition and quality of life in older adults: a blinded randomized controlled study protocol

Training component

Exercise

Intensity

Progression

Warm-up (10’)

Walk and exercises with music and a ball

Increased progressively at moderate-to-vigorous intensity (according to each individual’s fitness levels)

The progression will be performed by the BORG scale, and activities with moderate intensity will be considered from 4 to 6 points and intense activity as 7–9 points

Balance (10’)

Walk in tandem, and dynamic balance circuits of direction and speed and surface changes

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Progressive difficulty as tolerated and the progression of these exercises will be performed in relation to the support base, walk in circles and change of direction with increased speed

Muscular strengthening (20’)

Strengthening for the upper limbs, calf exercises; lunges; sit-ups; squats; step up and step down

1–3 sets of 8–12 repetitions, major muscle groups

The exercises load will progress according to the individual's suitability for the initial load

Flexibility/cool down (10’)

Stretching of major muscle groups and breathing exercises

30–60 s of static stretching

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  1. Adapted from Buto et. al., 2009 [25]