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A client has just completed the third week of a program designed to Increase aerobic efficiency. The total accumulated duration of cardio respiratory exercise for the week was 180 minutes. What is the maximum recommended duration of total exercise for week four of this client's program?
The BEST reason to conduct fitness assessments on clients at periodic intervals is to:
A potential client has approached a personal trainer to start an exercise program to increase strength and lose weight. Upon reviewing the health history form, the personal trainer notices that the client is currently receiving physical therapy for their shoulder. How should the personal trainer design the client's exercise program?
Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate resource for fitness-related guidelines for prenatal and postnatal exercise?
In the initial conversation with a new client, a personal trainer finds out that the client has hired the trainer because the client's spouse thinks it will help the client stick to an exercise program. The trainer learns that the client has been unsuccessful in previous attempts to exercise regularly, and the client expresses uncertainty that the outcome will be different this time. Which statement would be the MOST appropriate for the personal trainer to make at this time?
After two months of training, a client reports having trouble adhering to the personal trainer's recommendations. What actions could the personal trainer take at this time to motivate the client?
A client does interval training with an ACE certified Personal Trainer twice each week to improve overall running performance After 12 weeks of training, the client has been able to run the same distance in less time and has a lower exercise heart rate during interval training. What explains this conditioning response?
When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?
Which communication technique would be MOST effective during an initial interview with-a novice client who is unsure about beginning an exercise program?
Using the stages of change model, which stage of change would BEST describe a client who purchased sessions to become more consistent with his exercising?
A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?
A female client comes to you to improve her upper body strength. She is a new grandmother and would like to be able to carry the baby. The exercises you choose for her program should be based on the application of which of the following?
Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following skin fold site locations is CORRECT?
The increased hydration of intervertebral disks during sleep and the subsequent swelling of the disks upon waking have significant implications for the flexibility of the spine. When should spinal flexibility be performed to reduce the risk of injury to the disks?
Which of the following describes proper performance of the bench press exercise?
A new client has indicated a desire to lose 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) within the next six months. The client has brainstormed some strategies to achieve this goal. Which of the following strategies aligns BEST with the findings of the National Weight Control Registry?
After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:
Which of the following is a contraindication for the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery (trunk flexor endurance, trunk lateral endurance, and trunk extensor endurance)?
Which of the following strategies should the personal trainer use to help prevent knee pain in a client who has excessive hip adduction during a squat?
During a bend and lift screen of a client, the personal trainer notes that the ankles of the client collapse inward and the feet turn outward. Which muscles should the personal trainer suspect are weak?
A 12-year-old client is a recreational soccer player who wants to try out for a competitive travel team. The client's parents hire an ACE certified Personal Trainer to improve the client's athleticism and prevent injury. Which plyometric drill would be MOST appropriate for the trainer to include in the client's initial power program?
A client has been exercising three days per week for the past two months. On an exercise history form, the client indicates having embarked on fitness programs, but seems to have difficulty sticking with them for longer than three to six months. What would the BEST intervention be based on the clients stage of change?
Which of the following falls within the recommended percentage of nutrient intake for proteins (P), carbohydrates (C), and fats (F)?
If a client on beta-blockers has been cleared to participate in an exercise program, what effect will the drug have on his or her heart rate and blood pressure during exercise?
Your new client complains of muscle soreness after two weeks of training. What would be an effective strategy to address this discomfort?
What is the primary action at the glenohumeral joint during the concentric phase of a dumbbell chest press?
Your new client stands with the palms of his hands facing in a posterior direction. What condition could be attributing to this position?
Which exercise is MOST effective for strengthening the pectoralis major muscle group?
A person's self-efficacy as it relates to exercise can be MOST influenced by which of the following?
Your overweight client has followed a walking program for several weeks. The next progression would be to:
Why would endurance-trained individuals typically have lower resting heart rates than non-trained individuals?
During the initial consultation with a 38-year-old female, the personal trainer learns that the client is currently sedentary and does not enjoy exercise. The client's goal is to improve overall health and reduce body weight. Based on the information provided, what is the MOST appropriate exercise intensity for this client's cardiorespiratory training?
After completing a facility accident report following an incident with a client, the personal trainer should do which of the following?
Which of the following resistance training recommendations would be appropriate initially for a client who has cardiovascular disease?
A new female client's health history reveals the following Information:
Using the client's health history, how many positive risk factors are present?
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:
While interviewing a potential client about lifestyle, the client describes self-sabotaging behavior where skipping a workout leads to feelings of guilt, followed by arguments with the client's spouse and overeating. This is an example of which of the following?
Your client is at week two of her strength-training program, and her strength has increased in all exercises, instead of performing 12 repetitions, she is now able to complete 15 repetitions using the same load. What physiological adaptation may explain this improvement?
Your client has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and is taking a calcium channel blocker. An appropriate modification to her training program is to:
Your client is an endurance athlete who approaches you about using carnitine to enhance his performance. Your BEST response would be to:
A client who has worked with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for four months has lost body fat and increased overall strength. The client now wants to focus on hypertrophy. What would be the MOST appropriate training volume based on the client's new goal?
A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?
A client has been diagnosed as having an impingement syndrome of the right shoulder. Initially, this client should avoid performing which of the following exercises?
Which of the following is the MOST credible source for the latest in health and fitness research?
How should an ACE certified Personal Trainer BEST reduce risk associated with this exercise?
What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?
Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance programs?
After programming-a moderate to high intensity exercise program for a new 38-year-old client, the ACE certified Personal Trainer learns they have been doubling each workout at each session, exceeding your initial suggestions. The trainer should:
Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?
After overcoming range-of-motion barriers, an ACE certified Personal Trainer introduces a machine-based resistance-training program consisting of push and pull (flexion and extension) exercises into the program of an elderly client. These exercises are performed in which plane of motion?
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?
The following nutritional information is given on the label of a food package:
Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 390
Protein 25 g
Total carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium 390 mg
What percentage of the calories is derived from carbohydrates?
Which is a valid reason that an ACE certified Personal Trainer would choose to use the talk test to assess a client's perceived effort during treadmill walking during the first few client sessions?
What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?
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?
During a recent interview, a 64-year-old client said he had some negative experiences with previous personal trainers. The client indicated being critical of some of the information past trainers had shared because they were all much younger than the client. Which of the following would be the BEST strategy for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to use in order to gain respect and trust from this client?
What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?
During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?
During the initial interview, which of the following strategies is MOST effective in building a strong relationship with a new client?
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?
While supervising a client's strength training exercises, the ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client's posture shows mild kyphosis. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
Based on the assessment shown in the video, which muscle or muscle group is MOST likely to De tight?
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing. What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?
Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information regarding clients?
Which form should a client sign to acknowledge that the client has been educated about the risks associated with participating in exercise?
A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?
An ACE certified Personal Trainer began working with a married couple one year ago. Recently, the husband has not attended their sessions, and the wife has been revealing harsh feelings toward him. She confesses that she has been considering a divorce. During the next session, the husband attends by himself and asks how his wife has been doing and if she has said anything about him. What should the personal trainer do?
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''
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve static balance?
TESTED 23 Nov 2024