Real World Evidence: A Quantitative and Qualitative Glance at Participant Feedback from a Free-Response Survey Investigating Experiences of a Structured Exercise Intervention for Men with Prostate Cancer

Table 1

Exercise intensities of low-to-moderate intensity (LMI) and moderate-to-high (MHI) intensity endurance and resistance prescription related to cancer treatment and physical level.

Intensity level	Patient description	HRR	BORG (RPE) 0–10	1-RM
LMI	(i) On active cancer treatment; (ii) <8 weeks posttreatment; (iii) physical level	40–60%	3-4	40–60%
MHI	(i) On established hormone therapy; (ii) 8 weeks after completion of active treatment; (iii) physical level	60–80%	4–6	60–70%

HRR, heart rate reserve; BORG (0–10), modified rating of perceived exertion scale; 1-RM, one-repetition maximum. level was determined on completion of a 6-minute time walk test [26] and a functional assessment before commencing the exercise classes. Where training intensity seemed too high or too low, the HRR, BORG, or 1-RM was reassessed.