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Which fitness test would be most appropriate for a 55-year-old overweight person beginning an exercise program?

  1. VO2 max test
  2. Multistage fitness test
  3. Rockport 1.6-kilometre walk
  4. 30-second Wingate test
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: The Rockport 1.6-kilometre walk is a submaximal test that is safe for overweight, older adults as it doesn’t require exhaustive effort that could pose health risks.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: The VO2 max test is exhausting in nature and could be physically dangerous for an overweight 55-year-old.
  • B is incorrect: The multistage fitness test is a maximal test requiring high-intensity running, inappropriate for this population.
  • D is incorrect: The Wingate test is a maximal anaerobic test requiring all-out effort, unsuitable for someone beginning an exercise program.