Training progression of resistance exercises to be performed in the FAST CP programme
| Week | Speed of movement (s) | Load | Sets | Repetitions | Rest (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Concentric: 2 Eccentric: 2 | 60% 12 RM | 3 | 12 | 90 |
| 3–4 | Concentric: 2 Eccentric: 2 | 80% 12 RM | 3 | 12 | 90 |
| 5–6 | Concentric: 1 Eccentric: 2 | 100% 10 RM | 3 | 8 | 90 |
| 7–8 | Concentric: 1 Eccentric: 2 | 100% 8 RM | 3 | 8 | 90 |
| 9–10 | Concentric: X Eccentric: 2 | 100% 6 RM | 4 | 6 | 120 |
| 11–12 | Concentric: X Eccentric: 2 | 100% 6 RM | 4 | 6 | 120 |
Amount of weight that can be moved through the available range of motion a designated number of times to fatigue. Load will be adjusted in 0.25 kg increments to maintain defined repetition number.
CP, cerebral palsy; FAST, functional anaerobic and strength training; RM, repetition maximum; X explosive concentric movement.