Question

Miguel is an elite Olympic athlete. He swims for about six hours each day and is considered to be in fantastic health. What is likely TRUE about his resting heart rate? (1 point) Responses His rate is over 100 beats per minute. His rate is over 100 beats per minute. He has a higher rate than most non-athletes. He has a higher rate than most non-athletes. His rate falls between 40 and 60 beats per minute. His rate falls between 40 and 60 beats per minute. His resting rate and his target rate are the same number.

Answer 1

For an elite Olympic athlete like Miguel, who swims for about six hours each day and is in fantastic health, the most likely true statement about his resting heart rate is:

**His rate falls between 40 and 60 beats per minute.**

Athletes often have lower resting heart rates due to the efficiency of their cardiovascular systems, and resting heart rates for well-trained athletes typically fall within this range.