1 MET =
Energy expended while sitting quietly
3.5 mLO2/kg/min OR 1kcal/kg/hr
A RPE of 12-16 is
Somewhat hard to hard
40-85% maximal capacity
RPE 11-13 =
Fairly light to somewhat hard
*Appropriate upper limit during initial phases of OP cardiac rehab
RPE of 14-16 appropriate for
Appropriate for higher intensity training later in cardiac rehab if there are no s/s of ischemia or dysrhythmias
Phase II cardiac rehab: duration
METs: light
Less than 3 METs
METs: moderate
3-6 METs
METs: vigorous
Greater than 6 METs
METs: walking slowly at home or office
2 METs
METs: walking 3 mph
3-4 METs
METs: walking 4 mph
4.5-7 METs
METs: walking 4.5 mph
6.3 METs
METs: jogging 5 mph
8 METs
METs: running 7 mph
11.5 METs
METs: bicycling (flat) 10-12 mph
6 METs
METs: bicycling (flat) 12-14 mph
8 METs
METs: bicycling (flat) 14-16 mph
10 METs
Phase II OP cardiac rehab: expected outcomes
What may be happening (exercise in hot environments)?
Disorientation, dizziness, apathy, HA, N/V, hyperventilation, dry skin
Heat stroke
What may be happening (exercise in hot environments)?
Low BP, elevated HR and RR, wet and pale skin, weakness, dizziness
Heat exhaustion
What may be happening (exercise in hot environments)?
Decreased HR and RR, pale skin, weakness, vertigo, nausea
Heat syncope
What may be happening (exercise in hot environments)?
Localized mm spasms progressing to debilitating muscle cramps
Heat cramps
Exercise in cold may _____ angina threshold and increase risk of death or individuals with heart disease
Lower
What may be happening (exercise in cold environments)?
Loss of feeling and a while or pale appearance in finger, toes, ear lobes, and tip of nose
Frostbite