Which of the Following Statements Regarding Exercise for the Elderly

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding exercise for the elderly is FALSE?

• A) A decrease in maximal HR is responsible for reductions in the maximal oxygen consumption as we age.
• B) A loss of fat-free mass is responsible for the decrease in muscular strength as we age.
• C) The ACSM recommends a cardiorespiratory training intensity of 50% to 70% of HRR for older adults.
• D) Resistance exercise training is not recommended for older adults.

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