The ACSM recommends exercising at ____ to build fitness.

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends exercising at 50 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate to build fitness. This is considered the target heart rate zone, where you can maximize the benefits of exercise without overexerting yourself. Exercising at your maximum heart rate for 20 minutes (option A) is not feasible for most people and can be dangerous. Option C (85 to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate) is considered the anaerobic zone, which is more suitable for athletes and experienced exercisers. Option D (25 percent of your maximum heart rate) is too low to provide meaningful fitness benefits. Option E (full capacity each exercise session) is too vague and can be interpreted in different ways.

The ACSM Recommends Exercising at ____ to Build Fitness