Table 1 Criteria and definition of home/community exercise
Criterion | Home/community minimally supervised | Centre-based supervised |
|---|---|---|
Supervision | - Mostly self-managed - Instruction offered during less than half of exercise time | - Mostly supervised - Instruction offered during half or more of exercise time |
Location | Home environment or local neighbourhood | Within a specialized exercise facility |
Equipment | Present or absent | Specialized equipment designed for exercise |
Accessibility/cost | Accessible to the public at little or no cost | Not routinely open to the public |
Examples | Within home, public outdoor spaces such as parks, community centres, public recreational facilities | Hospital clinics, exercise laboratories, private practice, physiotherapy clinics |