“…There is evidence that cardiopulmonary function is significantly improved in patients with HIV infection by engaging in either aerobic exercises (jogging, brisk walking, stretching exercises, cycling, treadmill, and cross trainer - for 30–60 min, 3–5 times/week, at 40–80% max HR, or 50–80% VO 2 or 50% of LAT work rate or heavy aerobic – 50% difference between LAT and VO 2max on cycle ergometer) or resistance exercises (1–6 free weight exercises, 3 times/week, at 60–80% of 1 RM, 3–4 sets of 8–12 RM, or 60–80% V 2 peak and muscular endurance, for 30–60 min) or a combination of both exercises [aerobic exercise - 15 -20mins, at 50–70% of HRrest, plus resistance exercises (free weight and machine), 2–3 sets of 8–12 RM, for 3–5 times/week]. The findings from this study are very important because available evidence [86] suggests that co-morbidities that are associated with degeneration in HIV conditions are worsened by malnutrition, lack of physical exercise and restriction in social participation leading to multi-system (neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and metabolic) impairments. These conditions could minimisze functional mobility with adverse impact on socialiszation resulting in restricted social participation at the community level.…”