Graded Exercise Progress Chart

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Topic Overview

Graded exercise is exercise that starts out slowly and increases in very small steps. It means you have a plan for your exercise. And you follow it closely, even when you're having a good day and feel like doing more. Print a copy of this chart. You can use it to plan your exercise program and track your progress.

Plan your exercise program and track your progress
Weeks 1 and 2GoalActualWeeks 3 and 4GoalActual
(Example) (5 minutes.)(3 minutes.)(Example)(8 minutes.)(7 minutes.)
SUNDAY  SUNDAY  
MONDAY  MONDAY  
TUESDAY  TUESDAY  
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THURSDAY  THURSDAY  
FRIDAY  FRIDAY  
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Weeks 5 and 6GoalActualWeeks 7 and 8GoalActual
(Example)(12 minutes.)(12 minutes.)(Example)(20 minutes.)(18 minutes.)
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MONDAY  MONDAY  
TUESDAY  TUESDAY  
WEDNESDAY  WEDNESDAY  
THURSDAY  THURSDAY  
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MONDAY  MONDAY  
TUESDAY  TUESDAY  
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THURSDAY  THURSDAY  
FRIDAY  FRIDAY  
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ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofOctober 14, 2016