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Why is lower body cardiorespiratory training advised for clients with lung diseases?
  1. Because most people’s lower body is stronger than the upper body
  2. This prevents mucus from being dislodged and causing severe coughing spells
  3. Because upper body training would result in decrease blood oxygen
  4. Because upper body cardio training places increased stress on secondary respiratory muscles
Explanation
Answer - D - Lower body cardiorespiratory training is advised for clients with lung diseases because upper body cardio training places increased stress on secondary respiratory muscles. The same muscles that stabilize upper extremities also serve as secondary muscles for respiration.
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