Vignette #2 Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Suggest how Jill should get started by answering these questions.
Calculate Jill's target heart rate so she can evaluate her performance.

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Jill's target heart rate for exercise should be 50-85% of her maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate is calculated as 220 minus her age (32), which equals 188. Therefore, her target heart rate range is approximately 94-160 beats per minute, which aligns with option D.

Vignette #2 Jill Is 32 Years Old, and After Years