Which term describes the type of exercise that elevates the heart rate to 60% to 85% of the maximum rate?

• A. Cardiovascular training
• B. Weight training
• C. Flexibility training
• D. Balance training

Answer: (A)

This describes cardiovascular training, also known as aerobic exercise, which is designed to raise and sustain the heart rate into a moderate to vigorous zone to improve heart and lung fitness.

The target range given—60% to 85% of maximum heart rate—reflects the intensity that effectively boosts aerobic capacity. Maximum heart rate is commonly estimated as 220 minus your age; applying the percentages shows the heart-rate window you should aim for during cardio workouts. Staying in this zone helps improve endurance and cardiovascular health without continually pushing into maximal effort.

Weight training, while excellent for building strength and muscle, involves shorter bursts of effort and rests between sets, so it doesn’t primarily aim to keep the heart rate in that sustained aerobic range. Flexibility training focuses on improving the range of motion of joints and muscles, and balance training emphasizes stability and proprioception, not sustained heart-rate elevation.