Eugene is a 67 year old heart transplant patient. He has a VO 2 max of 24 mL/kg/

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Eugene is a 67 year old heart transplant patient. He has a VO2max of 24 mL/kg/min and weighs 170 lbs. He was referred to Adult Fitness from his physician, who wants him to exercise at an intensity between 40-55% of his VO2R. Eugene feels comfortable walking at 3.7 mph.What grades would allow him to exercise at the desired intensity range? Are these grades/inclines realistic? Why or why not?

The grades that would allow him to exercise at the desired intensity...

What is the total number of calories Eugene would expend if he walked at that the lower and upper range for 30 minutes?

Explanation / Answer

VO2 max is to consider the body's plumbing system for aerobic exercise. High VO2 max - helps the hight ability to heart to pump a large amount of blood with each beat and the circulatory system can efficiently deliver that blood to the working muscles. Training improves the ability to sustain a high percentage of heart rate for long periods of time.

Eugene walks 3.7 mph after having a heart transplant at the age of 67 years. The grades or inclines are nor realistic as the exercise and the VO2 max depends on the age, physical and physiological condition of the person.

Amount of calories burnt is directly related to the total distance we cover and our weight.

Eugene who is 67 year old walks 3.7 mph apprximately burns a minimum of 150 calories and a maximum of 277 calories.

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