CIRCUIT TRAINING CAN BE A SAFE AND BENEFICIAL PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, TO PRODUCE DESIRED BENEFITS, CIRCUIT PROGRAMS SHOULD BE PERFORMED 3 TIMES PER WEEK AND INCORPORATE FLEXIBILITY, AEROBIC, AND STRENGTH TRAINING COMPONENTS.An overview of the epidemiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI), along with the benefits of physical activity (PA) and general programming and planning considerations, is outlined in the accompanying Special Populations column. To receive the many health benefits associated with PA, it is recommended that individuals complete 150 minutes of moderate-intensity PA or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity PA along with 2 days of strength training per week (17).
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