Research Article
Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Training Program on Physical Function in Institutionalized Frail Elderly
Table 1
Schematic demonstration of the weekly physical training program.
| | Physical training program (weeks/time) | Variables | 1 W | 2 W | 3 W | 4 W | 5 W | 6 W | 7 W | 8 W | 9 W | 10 W | 11 W | 12 W |
| Mobility | 20′ | 20′ | 15′ | 15′ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flexibility | — | — | 10′ | 10′ | 10′ | 10′ | 10′ | 10′ | — | — | — | — | Aerobic resistance | 20′ | 20′ | 15′ | 15′ | 15′ | 15′ | 10′ | 10′ | 15′ | 15′ | 10′ | 10′ | Strength training | — | — | — | — | 15′ | 15′ | 20′ | 20′ | 25′ | 25′ | 30′ | 30′ | Total time | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ | 40′ |
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