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James was on a 6 week endurance training regimen. When he started his resting heart rate was 80, his weight was 234, and his VO2 max was low. When the program was completed his resting heart rate decreased to 74, he lost 12 pounds, and his VO2 mad increased by 22%. In this scenario, did James experience a response to exercise or an adaptation to exercise. Explain your answer.

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He experienced an adaptation to exercise. His heart rate decreased meaning he was adapting. His VO2 mad increased by 22% so he basically adapted to exercise. Therefore, he was able to lose 12 pounds.
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