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EAPC Exercise prescription quiz - Case 9
Question 1-2
1.
What exercise intensity (based on the heart rate) would you preferentially prescribe to this patient?
Low intensity, light effort (Heart rate reserve: 30-39%) (corresponding heart rate: 70-75)
Moderate intensity, moderate effort (Heart rate reserve: 40-59%) (corresponding heart rate: 76-87)
High intensity, vigorous effort (Heart rate reserve: 60-84%) (corresponding heart rate: 88-102)
Very hard effort (Heart rate reserve: >84%) (corresponding heart rate: >102)
High intensity interval training (variating low and high heart rates)
2.
What exercise session duration would you prescribe to this patient?
<20 minutes
20-40 minutes
40-60 minutes
>60 minutes