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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 085 MC

A fitness professional conducts pre-exercise screening and identifies that a client has controlled hypertension and is cleared for moderate exercise. Which combination of tests would be most appropriate?

  1. Submaximal tests with continuous blood pressure monitoring
  2. Maximal tests to establish accurate baseline data
  3. Anaerobic tests to assess power output for short durations
  4. Flexibility tests only until blood pressure improves
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  • A is correct: This testing ensures safety for a client with controlled hypertension while still providing useful fitness data without excessive cardiovascular stress.

Other options:

  • B is incorrect: Maximal tests would place excessive stress on the cardiovascular system, inappropriate for someone with hypertension.
  • C is incorrect: Anaerobic tests involve high-intensity efforts that cause significant cardiovascular stress despite shorter duration.
  • D is incorrect: Flexibility tests alone provide insufficient data for program design and controlled hypertension is compatible with appropriate submaximal testing.