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Case study Mary Lou: Use the case study below to answer this…

Case study Mary Lou: Use the case study below to answer this question in the space provided.  Question: Which of the following is an appropriate frequency, intensity, time, and type (PITT) exercise prescription for Mary Lou?A) Continue with current aerobic program of moderate-intensity running for 150- 225 min , wk-1Use resistance bands, machines, and body weight exercises in place of free weights and perform highrepetition sets (12-15 repetitions) to moderate fatigue at 40%-60% of estimated1-RM. Include at least 10 min 2-3 d • wk-1 of flexibility exercise. B) Decrease current aerobic program to a maximum of 150 min , wk-1. Include resistance exercises targetinglarge muscle groups at a frequency of 3 d. wk-1 and intensity of 50%-80% of estimated 1 -RM; three sets of 8-1 0repetitions using free weights should be performed. Include at least 10 min 2-3 d • wk-1 off fexibility exercise. C) Continue with current aerobic program of moderate-intensity runningfor 150-225 min, wk-1. Include resistance exercises targeting large musclegroups at a frequency of3 d • wk-1 and intensity of 50%-80% of estimated1-RM; three sets of 8,-10 repetitions using free weights should be performed,Include at least 10 min 2-3 d • wk-1 of flexibility exercise. D) Decrease current aerobic program to a maximum of 150 min , wk-1.Use resistance bands, machines, and body weight exercises in place of freeweights and perform high repetition sets (12-15 repetitions) to moderatefatigue at 40%-60% of estimated 1-RM. Include at least 10 min 2-3 d •wk-1 of flexibility exercise.