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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 070 MC

A client indicates a family history of heart disease and low current activity levels on their pre-exercise questionnaire. What is the most appropriate action for the fitness professional?

  1. Begin low-intensity training to quickly improve fitness
  2. Ignore the risk factors since the client is under 40 years old
  3. Allow the client to self-select exercises they are comfortable with
  4. Recommend medical clearance before starting a tailored program
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: A family history of heart disease combined with low activity places the client in a higher-risk category, requiring medical clearance before training.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Even low-intensity training may pose risk without clearance.
  • B is incorrect: Age does not remove the significance of cardiovascular risk factors.
  • C is incorrect: Self-selecting exercise ignores professional responsibility for safe programming.