Therapeutic Exercise Prescription II

ACSM guidelines for strength - frequency

Two to three times weekly, same for older patients

ACSM guidelines for strength - intensity

60-80% of one rep max, 40-50% of one rep max for older patients

ACSM guidelines for strength - time

8-12 reps for 2-4 sets and 10-15 reps for one set for older patients

ACSM guidelines for strength - type 

Resistance exercises involving each major muscle group are recommended

Rest periods for strength

Two to four minutes

One repetition max

Greatest amount of weight that can be lifted with proper technique for only one repetition

Repetition max

Most weight lifted for a specific number of repetition

Rest periods for power

Two to four minutes

Rest periods for endurance

Less than 30 seconds

Power dosage

one to three times weekly, up to 60% one rep max, three to six reps for one to three sets, specific to muscle group

Endurance dosage 

Two to three times weekly, less than 50% one rep max, fifteen to twenty five reps for more than two sets, specific to muscle group