Table 2 Agreement of the reasons and benefits for reporting and analyzing exercise intensity in interventions for older adults
Domain | Main reasons for reporting and analyzing exercise intensity (% of experts ratings ≥ 7) | Average Rating (M ± SD) |
|---|---|---|
Deductions | It is an important term of exercise prescription. (98%) | 9.4 ± 1.0 |
It helps to design loads and progression of an exercise program. (93%) | 9.0 ± 1.5 | |
It is a way of measuring dosage. (88%) | 8.6 ± 1.7 | |
It helps to facilitate the benefits of exercise. (86%) | 8.4 ± 1.6 | |
It provides objective data on the effectiveness of the exercise program. (83%) | 8.4 ± 1.7 | |
It increases the quality of knowledge regarding the area of exercise benefits in older adults. (81%) | 8.4 ± 1.9 | |
Individualization | It helps to design loads and progression of an exercise program. (93%) | 9.0 ± 1.5 |
It helps to control physical adaptations. (91%) | 8.6 ± 1.5 | |
It is a critical component especially in age- related decreases in physical performance. (83%) | 8.4 ± 1.9 | |
The same criteria do not suit all ages and therefore should be defined. (78%) | 7.7 ± 2.4 | |
Safety | It helps to prevent any harm or adverse events. (76%) | 8.0 ± 2.0 |