Mario tracks his heart rate after throwing warm-up pitches before a game. In 1/4 minute, Mario’s heart beats 28 times. What is Mario’s rate and intensity level?
To find Mario's heart rate, we first need to convert the time interval from 1/4 minute to 1 minute.
1/4 minute = 15 seconds
Next, we can calculate Mario's heart rate per minute:
Heart rate per minute = 28 beats / 15 seconds * 4 = 112 beats per minute
Therefore, Mario's heart rate is 112 beats per minute.
To determine Mario's intensity level, we can refer to the following general guidelines:
- Resting heart rate: 60-100 beats per minute (normal range)
- Moderate intensity: 50-70% of maximum heart rate
- Vigorous intensity: 70-85% of maximum heart rate
Since Mario's heart rate is 112 beats per minute, it falls between the moderate and vigorous intensity levels, indicating that he is likely working out at a vigorous intensity level.