Which of the following resistance training recommendations would be appropriate initially for a client who has cardiovascular disease?
Which law of motion is BEST related to the ground reaction forces that the body absorbs in activities such as jumping rope, plyometrics, and jogging?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be BEST for the client?
Which of the following is an example of an adaptation to strength training?
A new client has consistently maintained a cardiorespiratory program frequency of 30 minutes three times per week. Which is the BEST next step to advance the client's level of fitness?
A client's initial six sessions with an ACE certified Personal Trainer each had comparable training volumes with no indicators of joint stress, psychological discomfort, or overtraining Each session was completed with increased ease The client's total rest/recovery time was more than 10 minutes per session Which program modification is MOST appropriate for the client's seventh training session''
A 40-year-old female client comes to work with an ACE certified Personal Trainer to lose body fat. The trainer designs a program that includes one session per week and four sessions per week on her own After three weeks, she Informs the trainer that she enjoys working with the trainer but has made it into the gym only once a week to work out independently. Which of the following would be MOST effective to motivate her to adhere to her program?
When assessing your client's hip flexion using a passive supine straight leg raise, you discover there is less than 80' of motion on both right and left sides. This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?
Maria is experiencing pain around her knee when she runs for more than 20 minutes. This began three weeks ago, so she decides to ask you for advice. What should you do?
The BEST reason to conduct fitness assessments on clients at periodic intervals is to:
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns. These could be symptoms of which of the following?
During the performance of the squat in the video, which muscle group is dominant in both the eccentric and concentric phases of the exercise?
Which of the following descriptions represents an individual being at VT1?
Which of the following would represent a normal physiological response to prolonged exercise in environments that are hotter than those to which one is accustomed?
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?
When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?
A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for advice. Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?
Which of the following environmental considerations would be the MOST important in the selection of activities for adolescents or youth?
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement?
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement injury. Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury?
The following nutritional information is given on a food label:
Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 390
Protein: 25 g
Total carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 390 mg
How many grams are derived from fat?
Your 50-year-old male client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is unsure about how and when to exercise in order to manage his blood sugar. Which of the following recommendations would you give the client?
After having the client perform a push-up exercise, a personal trainer wants to stretch the client's agonist muscles and strengthen the antagonist muscles at the shoulder. What joint action must the client perform in order to accomplish this?
You discover during your initial assessment that a new client's skill level in every exercise is high with no corrections needed. She has exercised with a personal trainer for more than three years. At which level of learning is the client?
During a recent training session, Louise indicates that she is experiencing some knee discomfort. What action should the personal trainer take to address Louise's concern?
Which of the following describes proper performance of the bench press exercise?
Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate resource for fitness-related guidelines for prenatal and postnatal exercise?
During a personal trainer's preliminary interview with a hopeful new client, the client provided verbal information about having tight IT Bands. What would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take after this discovery has been verified through assessment and movement screens?
Your FIRST response to a client who informs you that his medication for high blood pressure has been changed to a new trial medication would be to:
What does the letter "c" refer to in the RICE method of treating injuries?