When Developing an Exercise Prescription for a Client Visiting a High

question 70

Multiple Choice

When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m) , the personal trainer should be aware that ______.

• A) it may take about a week to fully acclimate to the altitude
• B) it may take up to two weeks to overcome decreased exercise performance
• C) submaximal heart rate would be lower during the exercise session
• D) aerobic capacity is reduced due to higher partial pressures of oxygen

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