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Which of the following is true of a well-designed progressive program that would be appropriate for an obese person with a sedentary lifestyle?
  1. Short but intense workouts initially will kick-start their weight loss.
  2. Increasing the tasks of daily living will have a negligible affect.
  3. Moderately challenging exercises will best motivate this client to continue.
  4. A slow, progressive approach will help reduce chance of injury due to extreme deconditioning.
Explanation
Answer: D - A well-designed progressive program that would be appropriate for an obese person with a sedentary lifestyle would consist of a slow, progressive approach to help reduce chance of injury due to extreme deconditioning. It is important to remember that even actions that seem simple for many clients may be much more challenging for a sedentary, obese client.
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