Which of the following assessments would be MOST appropriate for gathering baseline data to help improve the cardiorespiratory exercise program design for a new client who currently runs recreationally for 20 to 35 minutes, three to four days per week?
Submaximal talk test for VT1 This is the correct response, as the objective of the test is to measure the HR response at VT1 for an individual client by progressively increasing exercise intensity and achieving steady state at each state, as well as to identify the HR where the ability to talk continuously becomes comprised in order to determine his/her unique metabolic marker. Since this client is a recreational runner, his/her cardiorespiratory training program should be focused on exercise intensities that are below and above VT1. Once this client’s HR at VT1 is determined, it can be used to design workouts that incorporate steady state training below VT1, with intervals performed ab
