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During high-intensity interval training, an athlete performs 400 m sprints. Which recovery period would be most appropriate to allow lactate clearance between efforts?

30 seconds active recovery
1 minute passive recovery
3 minutes active recovery
5 minutes passive recovery

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\(C\)

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Consider Option C: 3 minutes active recovery

Active recovery aids lactate removal within optimal timeframe

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Insufficient time for lactate clearance
B is incorrect: Passive recovery less effective for lactate removal
D is incorrect: Unnecessarily long recovery period

\(\Rightarrow C\)