Vignette #2 Jill Is 32 Years Old, and After Years

question 52

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Suggest how Jill should get started by answering these questions.
To achieve cardiovascular endurance, it is recommended by the ACSM that Jill exercise at a moderate intensity at least ____ times per week for at least ____ minutes at a time.

• A) 3; 20
• B) 7; 45
• C) 2; 15
• D) 5; 30
• E) 6; 15

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