6. How do you determine your target heart rate? (1 point)
A. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 120, then multiply this number by 0.60 for the low end of your target heart range and by 0.90 for the higher range.
B. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.25 for the low end of your target heart range and by 0.90 for the higher range.
C. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.50 for the low end of your target heart range and by 1 for the higher range.
D. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.60 for the low end of your target heart range and by 0.90 for the higher range.
8. What is the frequency of aerobic exercise suggested by The American College of Sports Medicine? (1 point)
A. at least once a week
B. 1-3 days a week
C. 3-5 days a week
D. 5-7 days a week
6. The correct answer is D. To determine your target heart rate, you need to first calculate your maximum heart rate. The most commonly used formula is to subtract your age from 220. Once you have your maximum heart rate, you can then calculate your target heart rate range. The low end of your target heart rate range is typically 60% of your maximum heart rate, and the high end is typically 90% of your maximum heart rate. So, to determine your target heart rate, you would subtract your age from 220, and then multiply that number by 0.60 for the low end of your target heart range and by 0.90 for the higher range.
8. The correct answer is C. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends engaging in aerobic exercise for a frequency of 3-5 days a week. This means that you should aim to do aerobic exercise on at least 3 days, but ideally up to 5 days, each week. Regular aerobic exercise has been found to have numerous health benefits, including improving cardiovascular fitness, increasing energy levels, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.