Which of the following is NOT part of assessing aerobic capacity without high-tech equipment during a training session?

• A. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
• B. Observed tempo
• C. Simple pace checks
• D. Heart rate monitor

Answer: (D)

Assessing aerobic capacity without high-tech tools relies on how hard the effort feels and how fast you’re moving, using simple, observable measures. Rate of perceived exertion lets the athlete judge effort on a scale, giving you a quick sense of intensity without gadgets. Observed tempo and simple pace checks track how fast you’re going and whether you’re maintaining the target pace, again without needing devices. A heart rate monitor, on the other hand, is a device that provides real-time cardiac data, which counts as high-tech equipment, so it doesn’t fit into a no-tech assessment. Using RPE, tempo, and pace checks keeps things low-tech while still giving you useful insights into aerobic capacity.