Table 1 List of activities performed in order, their duration, and associated notes
From: Physical activity assessment by accelerometry in people with heart failure
| Activity | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laying down on a bed | 30 min | Patients laid down in low- or semi-Fowler’s position (as per patient preference) [17]. RMR was directly measured during minutes 10–20. |
| Sitting on the bed | 5 min | |
| ISWT | Performed until stopping criteria met | |
| Sitting watching TV | 5 min | |
| Standing washing and drying dishes | 5 min | |
| Sitting quietly | 5 min | |
| Walking at a pace perceived to be light | 3–5 min* | Pace derived from ISWT (RPE 11) |
| Walking at a pace perceived to be moderate | 3–5 min* | Pace derived from ISWT (RPE 13) |
| Light pace walk carrying 2 × 1.5 kg shopping bags | 3–5 min* | Pace derived from ISWT (RPE 11) |