A 60 kg individual needs to work at a MET level of 8 to reach her target heart rate.  If the treadmill speed is set at 3.5 mph, what grade is needed?  If she exercises for 20 min. at this intensity, how many kcal will she expend?

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A 60 kg individual needs to work at a MET level of 8 to reach her target heart rate.  If the treadmill speed is set at 3.5 mph, what grade is needed?  If she exercises for 20 min. at this intensity, how many kcal will she expend?

 

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