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ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 95 Discussion

When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.
B) it may take up to two weeks to overcome decreased exercise performance
A) it may take about a week to fully acclimate to the altitude
C) submaximal heart rate would be lower during the exercise session
D) aerobic capacity is reduced due to higher partial pressures of oxygen

ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 95 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam
Question #: 95
Topic #: 2
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When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.

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Suggested Answer: B

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I recall reading that performance can drop for up to two weeks, so B could be the right answer based on that.
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Herminia
5 days ago
I’m a bit confused about the heart rate changes; I thought it would actually be higher at altitude, not lower.
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Annabelle
10 days ago
I feel like I saw a question about how aerobic capacity is affected at high altitudes, so I think D might be correct.
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Allene
15 days ago
I think I remember that it can take about a week to acclimate, but I'm not sure if that's the same for everyone.
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