You
received a new client referred to you by the client’s general practitioner with
the goal to lose weight. The client is a 56 year old man. He has adult children,
wife, and works a standard corporate job (9am-5pm business hours). From the
consult, you find the client has answered to no to all ESSA APSS 2021 Stage 1
screening questions and no other risk factors other than a BMI of 31 kg/m2. The
client engages in 1 hour road cycling around Centennial Park 3 times a week
with his friends.
What is the most appropriate level of exercise intensity you should start your new client at?

Question

You
received a new client referred to you by the client’s general practitioner with
the goal to lose weight. The client is a 56 year old man. He has adult children,
wife, and works a standard corporate job (9am-5pm business hours). From the
consult, you find the client has answered to no to all ESSA APSS 2021 Stage 1
screening questions and no other risk factors other than a BMI of 31 kg/m2. The
client engages in 1 hour road cycling around Centennial Park 3 times a week
with his friends.  
 What is the most appropriate level of exercise intensity you should start your new client at?

Answer

Low to high intensity exercise is advisable

Answer

Initiating exercise is not advisable based on the information provided

Answer

Low to moderate intensity exercise is advisable

Answer

Continue with your current physical activity/exercise levels

Answer

Low intensity exercise is only advisable

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