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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 281 MC

A basketball player is designing an anaerobic training program based on the FITT principle. Which of the following represents the most appropriate application of the principle for this athlete?

  1. Training 5-6 days per week at 40-50% of maximum heart rate for 60 minutes of continuous jogging
  2. Training 3-4 days per week at 80-90% of maximum heart rate for 20-30 seconds with 60-90 second rest periods
  3. Training 2 days per week at 60-70% of maximum heart rate for 45 minutes of cycling
  4. Training 1 day per week at 95-100% of maximum heart rate for 3 minutes of continuous sprinting
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Consider Option B: Training 3-4 days per week at 80-90% of maximum heart rate for 20-30 seconds with 60-90 second rest periods

  • This properly represents anaerobic training with appropriate frequency (3-4 days), high intensity (80-90% MHR), appropriate time intervals (20-30 seconds), and incorporates rest periods needed for anaerobic work.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Describes aerobic training (lower intensity, longer duration).
  • C is incorrect: Describes aerobic training with moderate intensity and longer duration.
  • D is incorrect: Frequency too low (only 1 day per week) and 3 minutes of continuous sprinting at near-maximum intensity not sustainable as an anaerobic activity.