You have a new male client who is 68" (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weights 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?
a. lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by swimming 60-90 minutes, three times a week
b. lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill
c. lose 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week by bicycling an hour daily around the neighborhood
d. lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by maintaining a 1200 calorie diet and doing aqua aerobics three times a week
Answer: b. lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill