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Which of the following would be classified as “vigorous” exercise according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2010 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription?
  1. 3-5 METs
  2. 4-5 METs
  3. 5-6 METs
  4. 6-8 METs
Explanation
Answer: D - Vigorous intensity exercise is equivalent to 60% VO2 max or METs > 6. This translates to a level of intensity “sufficient enough to represent a substantial cardiopulmonary challenge.” Class members who can sustain a given level of intensity in excess of 15-20 minutes are either not exercising at a “vigorous” level or are highly trained.
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