Question

When counseling a patient with hypertension and/or dyslipidemia on recommended physical activity, all of the following are appropriate goals to strive for except:

Aerobic physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) of at least 40 minutes at a time.
Exercise of at least 3‒4 times per week.
Achieving a peak heart rate of 150 BPM or greater.
No more than 48 hours without exercise.

Answer 1

The appropriate goals to strive for when counseling a patient with hypertension and/or dyslipidemia on recommended physical activity are aerobic physical activity of at least 40 minutes, exercise of at least 3-4 times per week, and no more than 48 hours without exercise.

Step-by-step explanation:

When counseling a patient with hypertension and/or dyslipidemia on recommended physical activity, all of the following are appropriate goals to strive for except:

• Aerobic physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) of at least 40 minutes at a time.
• Exercise of at least 3‒4 times per week.
• Achieving a peak heart rate of 150 BPM or greater.
• No more than 48 hours without exercise.

According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), adults should aim for at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or 75 minutes to 150 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or a combination of both. These guidelines do not specify achieving a peak heart rate of 150 BPM or greater or limiting the time between exercise sessions to 48 hours.