Which of the following would be classified as "moderate" exercise according to the American College of Sports Medicine's 2010 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription?
A)30-50% VO2 max
B)40-50% VO2 max
C)40-60% VO2 max
D)50-60% VO2 max

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Moderate intensity exercise is equivalent to 40-60% of VO2 maximum or 3-6 METs. This translates to an exercise intensity that can be sustained for approximately 45 minutes. Most fitness classes are designed to keep participants exercising in this zone for the majority of the class with (in some class formats) occasional spikes into vigorous intensity exercise.

Which of the Following Would Be Classified as "Moderate" Exercise