Table 1 Classifications of physical activity interventions

Aerobic training

Regular and purposeful movement of joints and large muscle groups

Walking, jogging, running, cycling, swimming

Dynamic resistance training

Exertion of effort against an opposing force alongside by purposeful movement of joints and large muscle groups

Weight-lifting, circuit training with resistance-training equipment

Isometric resistance training

Contraction of muscles with no change in the length of the involved muscle groups and without joint movement for a sustained period of time

Plank, wall sit

Combination training

Any combination of the above