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Walk-Run Program

Indication
1. Initiating Running program for Exercise
2. Re-establishing Running program after injury
Background
1. If no pain with Exercise, advance to next step
2. Walking should be a fast paced walk
3. Limit Exercise to pace without breathlessness
  1. Be able to converse without breathlessness
Program: Walk-Run (3 days per week)
1. Step 1
  1. Monday: 10 minute walk
  2. Wednesday: 20 minute walk
  3. Friday: 30 minute walk
2. Step 2
  1. Monday: 30 minute walk
  2. Wednesday: 30 minute walk
  3. Friday: 30 minute walk
3. Step 3
  1. Monday: 6 sets of 4.5 minute walk and 0.5 minute run
  2. Wednesday: 6 sets of 4 minute walk and 1 minute run
  3. Friday: 6 sets of 3.5 minute walk and 1.5 minute run
4. Step 4
  1. Monday: 6 sets of 3 minute walk and 2 minute run
  2. Wednesday: 6 sets of 2.5 minute walk and 2.5 min run
  3. Friday: 6 sets of 2 minute walk and 3 minute run
5. Step 5
  1. Monday: 6 sets of 1.5 minute walk and 3.5 minute run
  2. Wednesday: 6 sets of 1 minute walk and 4 minute run
  3. Friday: 6 sets of 0.5 minute walk and 4.5 minute run
6. Step 6
  1. Monday: 30 minute run
  2. Wednesday: 30 minute run
  3. Friday: 30 minute run
References
1. Johnston (2003) Can Fam Physician 49:1101

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