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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 326 MC

The table below shows the ventilation rates of four cyclists during a 30-minute moderate-intensity cycling session.

\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Cyclist} & \textbf{Resting ventilation rate} &
\textbf{Ventilation rate after 15 minutes} \\
& \textbf{(breaths per minute)} & \textbf{(breaths per minute)} \\
\hline
\text{A} & 14 & 24 \\
\hline
\text{B} & 12 & 38 \\
\hline
\text{C} & 16 & 29 \\
\hline
\text{D} & 15 & 52 \\
\hline
\end{array}

Which cyclist's ventilation response is most likely indicative of poor aerobic fitness?

  1. Cyclist A
  2. Cyclist B
  3. Cyclist C
  4. Cyclist D
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Largest ventilation increase indicates poor aerobic fitness

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Smallest increase suggests good aerobic fitness
  • B is incorrect: Moderate increase shows average fitness level
  • C is incorrect: Lower increase than D indicates better fitness

Filed Under: Responses to training Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5532-12-Ventilation rate

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