A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is true?

a. She should avoid rigorous exercise.
b. Her physical limitations should be ignored.
c. She can achieve optimal fitness through a variety of exercises, even if they do not involve the legs.
d. She cannot be properly evaluated.

C

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A People who do not have use of their legs can still engage in rigorous strength and cardiovascular training.
B Physical limitations should be noted but should not be the sole focus.
C Correct.
D Some tests may need to be adapted or not performed, but the client's level of fitness can still be evaluated.