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If Carol’s absolute VO2 = 0.21 L/min, how many calories would she expend in a day at rest?  In other words, given her VO2, calculate her RMR. (include the numerical response only in kcals/day)

Which of the following best describes VO2max?

Bob is sedentary and he weighs 80 kgs.  Based on ACSM recommendations, how much protein should Bob consume each day?

Of the fitness components, which refers to the muscle’s ability to exert a force or torque against a resistance.

A(n) ______________ is a test that observes the electrical activity of the heart.

Which of the following are thought to influence the amount of strength gains an individual might achieve?

At any given submaximal intensity, an aerobically trained person will have  _________________ heart rate than an untrained person.

Tempo training involves exercising at, or slightly above, the lactate threshold.

Which of the following volume (i.e., rep/set) assignments would be most suited for a client that has the goal of improving muscular strength?

Which of the following would be the optimal load (intensity) assignment for a client wishing to improve muscular strength.