189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. During a specific training period of the preparation cycle, this athlete engages in rigorous training nearly every day. What would best estimate his energy expenditure?

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189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.  During a specific training period of the preparation cycle, this athlete engages in rigorous training nearly every day. What would best estimate his energy expenditure?

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The rigorous training nearly every day would result in a higher energy expenditure than the transition period with no physical training. Therefore, a higher range of energy expenditure would be appropriate. Option D (45 kcal/kg/day) is the highest value provided and would best estimate the athlete's energy expenditure during this period of training.

189-Lb Male, Collegiate Athlete Does Not Want to Change Body