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Table 1 Weight progression in combined training of patients with breast cancer. São Luís, Maranhão, 2016

From: Effect of exercise on pain and functional capacity in breast cancer patients

Weeks

Aerobic

Resistance

1 to 4

50–60% of THR

Body weight or 1 kg (halters and ankle weights), elastic band (Theraband) at medium setting

5 to 8

70–80% of THR

↑ 1 kg and elastic band (Theraband) at high setting

9 to 12

80–90% of THR

Maintain intensity from 5th to 8th week

  1. THR Training Heart Rate