Which of the following would not be a good exercise program for a 45-year-old woman with no health problems?
1. Alternating 50 minutes of aerobic exercise and 30 minutes of weight training 6 times per week, maintaining her heart rate at 160 bpm
2. Alternating swimming for 30 minutes and playing racquetball for an hour 6 times per week, maintaining her heart rate at approximately 180 bpm
3. Brisk walking for 45 minutes 5 times per week, maintaining her heart rate at approximately 170 bpm
4. Running for 45 minutes 4 times per week, maintaining her heart rate at approximately 200 bpm
ANS: 4
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