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What is the optimal length of weight management therapy for Jamey?
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Title: Case Study: Exercise and Weight Loss Jim is a 55-year-old male who recently saw his physician for a check-up. His doctor says he needs to lose weight. Problem: Jim likes junk food and refuses to give up his Flamin' Hot Fries. He is determined to burn off enough calories through exercise to offset his usual dietary pattern and lose the recommended amount of weight. His doctor told him that his BMI is currently in the overweight category and he needs to be at a BMI of 24, which is nicely in the normal weight zone, in order to achieve optimal health. Jim's Stats: Age: 55 Height: 5'11" Weight: 209 lbs Current BMI: 29.1 Target BMI (from doc): 24 kg/m² Current VO2max: 30 ml/kg/min Based on this information, how long would it take Jim to reach his target BMI if he performs 45 minutes of cycling at 60% of his VO2max, three times per week? *Assumptions: Only losing fat, and no diet-induced weight loss
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