Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a mycoardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L), abd blood glucose is 90 mg/dL. She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.
a. a medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary
b. a maximal exercise test only is necessary
c. a submaximal exercise test only is necessary
d. neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary
If this client wanted to initiate a regular MODERATE intensity exercise routine, what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine prior to her participating in exercise?
a. a medical examination and maximal exercise testing is necessary
b. a maximal exercise test only is necessary
c. a submaximal exercise test only is necessary
d. neither a medical examination nor submaximal exercise testing is necessary
Answer: D