Physical intervention recommended according to VO2max values in the prehabilitation program
| Group (VO2max) | Aerobic exercise | Strength exercise | Flexibility exercise | IMT exercise | Frequency |
| Mild (<12 mL/kg/min) | High-intensity interval walking of 6 min (objective >5000 steps/day) | Wall push-ups 10×1, chair squats 10×1, chair abdominals 10×1 | Lateral and frontal arms movement 10×1 | Inspiratory threshold-loading device 10’/8 hours | Daily supervised physical therapy program |
| Moderate (≥12–14 mL/kg/min) | Walking of 6 min rounds at highest effort (objective >7500 steps/day) | Wall push-ups 10×2, chair squats 10×2, chair abdominals 10×2 | Lateral and frontal arms movement 10×2 | Inspiratory threshold-loading device 10’/8 hours | Daily home-based exercise program |
| Intense (>14 mL/kg/min) | Walking of 6 min rounds at highest effort (objective >10 000 steps/day) | Wall push-ups 15×3, chair squats 15×3, chair abdominals 15×3 or elastic band | Lateral and frontal arms movement 15×3 | Inspiratory threshold-loading device 10’/8 hours | Daily home-based exercise program |
IMT, inspiratory muscle training ; VO2max, maximum oxygen consumption.