A 45-Year-Old Male Informs the PTA That He Is Beginning

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old male informs the PTA that he is beginning an endurance training program.The patient reports he is performing his program 2 days per week,at less than 50% maximal uptake,and for approximately 5 minutes.What is the correct advice to give this individual?

• A) This is an adequate program to increase endurance.
• B) The patient should maintain this current level for 2 weeks then increase his exercise intensity.
• C) This exercise program is not adequate for increasing an individual's endurance.
• D) The PTA is not qualified to comment on this individuals exercise program.

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