Practical Approaches to Prescribing Physical Activity and Monitoring Exercise Intensity.
Published Apr 1, 2016 · J. Reed, A. Pipe
The Canadian journal of cardiology
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayRegular physical activity helps prevent heart disease and reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, and using heart rate monitoring, the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale, the Talk Test, and motion sensors can effectively guide exercise prescriptions.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.