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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 275 MC

Which heart rate zone should a hockey player target during the aerobic development phase of their training program based on the FITT principle?

  1. 50-60% of maximum heart rate
  2. 60-70% of maximum heart rate
  3. 70-80% of maximum heart rate
  4. 80-90% of maximum heart rate
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Consider Option C: 70-80% of maximum heart rate

  • Zone 3 (70-80% of maximum heart rate) represents the aerobic training zone that optimally develops aerobic capacity and lactate threshold.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Zone 1 is too low for effective aerobic development and represents recovery intensity.
  • B is incorrect: Zone 2 represents low-moderate intensity that would develop basic endurance but not optimize aerobic capacity.
  • D is incorrect: Zone 4 represents high-intensity training that would develop anaerobic capacity more than aerobic capacity.