Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement

Exercise training will consist of three to five, 40-67 minute sessions (200 minutes at target intensity) each week for a total of 16 weeks at 70% maximal heart rate; 10-minute warm-up and cool-down sessions will accompany each exercise session.

An individualized, detailed dietary plan consistent with My Healthy Plate Dietary Guidelines of America will be followed under supervision of Registered Dietitian with weekly telemedicine conferences and monitored dietary intake via MyFitnessPal.