I suspect we're confused because most of us (me included) haven't heard the Klimas/CDC complete talk yet. There's probably a lot more subtlety than just that we are deconditioned and need to exercise.
My experience with Dr Rey and Connie Sol with regard to activity recommendations may (or may not
) add something to this conversation. They have me wearing an HR monitor to regulate my daily activities so that I don't exceed my AT. My own observation is that keeping a general eye on my HR also lets me know when I'm not doing so well -- my HR is higher than usual for common activities -- and should cut back. I can also tell when I'm doing too much in a day, even if I don't go over my AT, because my HR starts to rise. I don't know if this is true for everyone.
I do have an exercise plan and it's very, very mild. I exercise lying flat for 1 min, then rest for 1 min 5X. Yes, that's a grand total of 5 minutes of exercise. I have not been able to build up because of some uterine issues and surgery, but now that that's past, I can probably build up
slowly. You won't see me taking long walks any time soon, though.
The benefit to me of the exercises I was given is that after years of bed and recliner rest, by abdominal muscles are very weak. Strengthening them probably will make it easier for me to do more upright activities as other treatments improve my physical situation. We're not talking weight-lifting, walking, or even sit-ups here. Not for me, anyway.
I'm looking forward to reading the transcript when it comes out. In the meantime, I'm reserving judgement.
FWIW, I was given exercises 1-4 on this page as my "exercise program".
http://www.mstrust.org.uk/information/exercises/index_lying.jsp
Not exactly 'Rocky'.