What are the exercise guidelines for adults with SCI?
Author: Dominik Zbogar | Reviewer: Kathleen Martin Ginis | Published: 25 March 2019 | Updated: 30 June 2023
For cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength benefits, adults with SCI should engage in:
- At least 20 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise 2 times per week.
- 3 sets of strength exercises for each major functioning muscle group, at a moderate to vigorous intensity, 2 times per week.
For cardiometabolic health benefits, adults with SCI are suggested to engage in:
- At least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise 3 times per week.
