Question

A 62 year old retired grandmother. 5’2” tall and 132 pounds. Rockport test = 18 minutes and 30 seconds; exercise HR = 135 bpm

What speed would you want her to walk at if you wanted her exercising at 3 METs on a flat treadmill? 1 MET = 3.5 ml/kg/min

1.3 miles per hour

2.0 miles per hour

2.6 miles per hour

3.9 miles per hour

Answer 1