Here they are. How would you answer each client's question about HDL levels?
My usual weekly training program includes running 50 miles, cycling 100 miles, and swimming 10,000 yards. I've been training at this level for at least 3 months. What effect is my endurance training going to have on my HDL cholesterol levels?
A.
HDL cholesterol will increase
B.
HDL cholesterol will decrease
C.
HDL cholesterol will be unaffected by the exercise.
Thanks for all your advice so far. I'm kind of concerned about cholesterol. Can you tell me what effect endurance training will have on my HDL cholesterol levels?
A.
HDL cholesterol will increase
B.
HDL cholesterol will decrease
C.
HDL cholesterol will be unaffected by the exercise.
My situation's a little different from that of Trevor and Shelia, because my program doesn't consist of aerobic exercise. I'm a bodybuilder. What effect will my anaerobic training have on my HDL cholesterol levels?
A.
HDL cholesterol will increase
B.
HDL cholesterol will decrease
C.
HDL cholesterol will be unaffected by the exercise.
If I maintain my current training for the next 6 months, what effect will it have on my HDL cholesterol levels?
A.
HDL cholesterol will increase
B.
HDL cholesterol will decrease
C.
HDL cholesterol will be unaffected by the exercise.