Exercise prescription for improving the symptoms of long COVID
| Type | Method | Intensity | Time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic exercise | Treadmill Stationary cycle |
HRR 50%−60% | 30 |
| Resistance exercise | Resistance training machine or dumbbell/barbell exercise that includes large muscle group (chest, back, leg) | 1RM 40%−50%, 10−12 repetition, 2 sets, 4 exercises | 20 |
| Respiratory exercise | Inspiratory muscle exercise | MIP 40%−50%, 10 repetitive breaths, 3 sets | 10 |
Long COVID: post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019, HRR: heart rate reserve, 1RM: one repetition maximum, MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure.
