Case Study:  Your New Client Is a 38-Year Old Female That

Case Study:  Your new client is a 38-year old female that wants to be able to participate in a 3-day charity walk.  Her ultimate goal is to gradually improve her cardiovascular fitness.  Which of the following exercise programs should you initially prescribe to best meet your client's needs?

A) 3-5 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 40-85% HRR    
B) 3-5 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 60-85% HRR
C) 5-7 days a week, 20-60 minutes in duration, 35-50% HRR
D) 5-7 days a week, progressing from 1-3 hours in duration, 35-50%