ACE-Personal-Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) Question and Answers

Measure absolute fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation

Measure relative fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation.

Identify new health or performance concerns that may merit referrals.

Maintain an accurate record-keeping system for a comprehensive risk-management program.

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Terminate the test due to the client's balance problems.

Tell the client not to squat so low.

Allow the client to extend arms out to the front to Improve balance.

Allow the client to lightly hold onto something.

Narrow the base of support, raise the center of mass (arms overhead), and shift the line of gravity (lean or rotate trunk).

Narrow the base of support, add an unstable surface, and alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down).

Raise the center of mass, alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down), and remove sensory input (close eyes).

Narrow the base of support, reduce points of contact (stand on one foot), and add an unstable surface.

Decreased blood pressure.

Decreased heart rate.

Increased heart rate.

Increased blood pressure.

Lack of core mobility: side plank

Lack of core mobility: standing cable rotation

Lack of core stability: plank

Lack of core stability: reverse crunches

Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index

Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index

Unrestricted movement patterns

Rotary resistance

Accommodation to resistance

Provides quicker results

Having rigid posture

Having arms crossed

Being stooped forward

Being open and well-balanced

Iliopsoas

Latissimus dorsi

Transverse abdominus

Gluteus maximus

Health belief model

Shaping

Cognitional behavior

Behavioral chain

It is the belief in personal control over health outcomes.

It is the attitude toward barriers to exercise.

It is the belief in one's ability to overcome barriers.

It is the attitude related to past exercise experiences.

During the rapport building phase

During the behavioral change skills phase

During the information gathering phase

During the goal-setting phase

Skill level

Self-efficacy

Extrinsic motivation

Goals

The client is showing signs of overtraining. Recommend stopping all exercise for at least one to two weeks to allow body recovery.

The client is showing signs of overtraining. Recommend decreasing the frequency and intensity of workouts and planning for recovery.

The client is showing signs of overtraining. Recommend switching to a Yoga-based program, as the running and other workouts are too hard for someone of the client's age.

The client is finally showing some progress. Explain that when adding new workouts to a routine, the client will experience some of these symptoms but will need to "tough it out" until it gets better with consistent effort.

High body mass index

Low-back pain

Weak abdominal muscles

Cervical neck pain

Pectorals

Biceps

Triceps

Abdominals

Gather all the records on your clients to give to the new trainer.

Obtain signed documentation to release your clients' records to the new trainer.

Have the new trainer retest and evaluate your clients.

Leave the records with the club manager.

Muscular power.

Back stability.

Flexibility.

Muscular endurance.

They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their effects.

They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.

They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and contraindications.

They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.

Revise her dietary plan to include 60-65% of calories originating from carbohydrates.

Revise her dietary plan to include 65-75% of calories originating from carbohydrates.

Increase hydration levels and recovery times during the glycogen-reduction stage.

Increase exercise duration and intensity during the glycogen-reduction stage.

Keep the head covered, choose clothing that blocks the wind and reduce fluid Intake.

Wear clothing made of cotton, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and reduce fluid intake.

Wear several layers of clothing, allow for adequate ventilation of sweat, and drink plenty of water.

Wear several layers of clothing, avoid synthetic materials, and drink ample amounts of warm fluids.

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23%.

26%.

47%.

Overhead squats

Plank

Reverse crunches

Bridging

Precontemplation

Contemplation

Preparation

Action

Preparation

Action

Maintenance

Contemplation

Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.

Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.

Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.

Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.

- Thirty minutes prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 20-30 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

- One hour prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 5-10 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

-After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

-Two hours prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

- Two hours prior to exercise, drink 1.000-1.200 mL (34-40 oz).

- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise, drink 400-600 mL (14-20 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Food nutrition label

DASH eating plan

Recommended Daily Allowances

Adrenal

Hypothalamus

Pituitary

Thyroid

Encourage the client to exercise as close to home or work as possible.

Schedule training sessions at the same time each day.

Encourage the client to find an exercise partner.

Help the client avoid high-risk strength-training exercises.

Explain to the client that improving self-efficacy will be the focus of the program.

Provide educational information to the client on the benefits of an exercise program.

Reassure the client that ambivalence is normal and continue with the goal-setting process.

Show empathy and ask open-ended questions to further explore the client's uncertainty.

110/84 mmHg

117/76 mmHg

120/90 mmHg

128/72 mmHg

Adolescent populations are more tolerant of hot environments due to increased sweating capacity and higher ratio of body surface area to mass.

Encourage children to drink water every 15 to 30 minutes when exercising regardless of thirst to maintain proper hydration.

Plan activities that are competitive and include extrinsic reward systems.

Plan regular outdoor activities to combat vitamin D deficiency.

The trainer can assess bilateral mobility of the thoracic spine.

The trainer can assess symmetrical lower-extremity mobility and stability.

The trainer can examine stabilization of the scapulothoracic joint and core control while the client is on one leg.

The trainer can examine the ability of the hip and torso to remain stable while the client is on one leg.

Biceps curl

Trtceps push-downs

Seated row

Upright row

Persons with resting blood pressure of 135/85 mmHg.

Persons with a BMI score of 32.

Persons with type 2 diabetes.

Men less than 40 years old and women less than 50 years old.

Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration

Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration

Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration

Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration