Maximal Heart Rate Is Estimated By

question 64

Multiple Choice

Maximal heart rate is estimated by:

• A) adding resting heart rate to blood pressure.
• B) multiplying resting heart rate times 3.
• C) subtracting (.7 x age) from 207.
• D) the highest exercise heart rate.

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