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The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure fluctuations is known as - vascular compliance Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's health and wellbeing? - quitting smoking Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared to younger clients? - spinal extension What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical activity? - carbohydrates Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque termed - atherosclerosis After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval training, your client's resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most likely caused this reduction? - increased stroke volume Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After 3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to expect upon re-evaluation? - 130/84 mmHg Which of the following is an example of a realistic short-term goal? - weight loss of 5 lbs What type of fat storage is associated with android obesity, and is considered a high risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - visceral VO2max correlates to both disease risk and lifespan making __________ the most important type of exercise for health. - cardiovascular training