A 57 year old sedentary female client who has blood pressure of 150/70mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program. How should the personal trainer advise the client?
a. begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained
b. have a maximal graded exercise test completed prior to seeing their physician
c. have a sub-maximal graded exercise test up to 85 percent of predicted heart rate maximum performed by the trainer prior to beginning the exercise program
d. begin the vigorous exercise program immediately
Answer: A