Table 2 Types of activities commonly used in early cardiac rehabilitation [9]

Toileting

Bedpan

1.5–2.5

Commode

Urinal (in bed)

Urinal (standing)

Bathing

In bed

1.5–2.0

In bathtub

Shower

Walking

Flat surface

2 m/h

2.0–2.5

2.5 m/h

2.5–2.9

3 m/h

3.0–3.3

Upper body exercise

While standing

Arms movement

2.5–3.0

Trunk movement

Stairs climbing

One flight = 12 steps

Down one flight

3.0–4.0

One to two flights