What resistance would you set a cycle ergometer at if your 80-kg client needs to train at 6 METs? Assume a 50 rpm cycling cadence.

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To calculate the resistance needed to achieve a target MET level, use the formula: 
Resistance (kgm/min) = ((MET x 3.5 x body weight in kg) / (cadence in rpm x 6)) 
Plugging in the values: 
Resistance = ((6 x 3.5 x 80) / (50 x 6)) 
Resistance = 2.1 kgm/min 
Rounding this to the nearest 0.5 kg, the answer is B: 2.07 kg.

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