What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindication?

Relative contraindications are acute where absolute contraindications are chronic.

Absolute contraindications consist of risk/benefit analysis whereas relative contraindications do not.

Absolute contraindications prevent the individual from participating in some testing and participation whereas relative contraindications do not allow any participation in exercise testing or prescription.

Absolute contraindications prevent the individual from any/all exercise testing and prescription whereas relative contraindications allow for some testing and participation.