| Type of exerciser | Frequency of surveillance | Goals of intervention | Additional comments |
| New adult exerciser | Within 6 weeks of start, then every 3 months until habit established | Help with motivation; address obstacles to compliance | Meetings can be supplemented by office phone calls to improve compliance |
| Established adult exerciser | Every 1 to 3 years, depending on risk profile and comorbidities | Monitor exercise plan and compliance; discuss possible advances in exercise plan; identify new symptoms or signs associated with exercise | |
| Exerciser with chronic disease | Every 3 to 12 months, depending on disease and progression | Monitor exercise plan and compliance; identify symptoms or signs associated with disease progression | |
| Intense or extreme adult exerciser | Every 6 to 12 months | Monitor intensity and volume of exercise | Can discuss risks associated with excessive exercise Evidence is limited, but regular cardiovascular screening may be useful |
