Zone one of stage training is generally considered to be the “recovery zone.” At what percent of the client’s max heart rate should this zone be performed?

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Zone one of stage training is generally considered to be the “recovery zone.” <br/><br/>At what percent of the client’s max heart rate should this zone be performed?

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A80-85%
B85-95%
C75-80%
D65-75%

✓ Correct answer: D. 65-75% Zone one of stage training is generally considered to be the “recovery zone” and should be performed at 65-75% percent of the client’s max heart rate. This training stage is used for the stabilization level of the OPT model.

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