ACE Personal Training - Chapter 12
Which of the following is the PRIMARY biological purpose of the hormone leptin? a.Facilitate energy intake when energy storage is too low b.Slow down overconsumption when energy storage is too high\ c.Regulate energy expenditure via signals to the brain d.Send blood glucose into the body for use
a.Facilitate energy intake when energy storage is too low
A client has been successfully performing a step-up with dumbbell press exercise and is ready to advance. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate progression? a.Step-up with press in multiple directions (3D) b.Step-up to a press c.Step to the side with dumbbells at shoulder height d.Step-up with dumbbells at sides
a.Step-up with press in multiple directions (3D)
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate cardiorespiratory assessment to determine intensity levels for a deconditioned client? a.Talk test b.Submaximal cycle ergometer test c.Physician-supervised VO2max test d.Rockport walking test
a.Talk test
Which of the following is the MOST important factor for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to consider when designing an initial exercise program for a client with overweight or obesity? a.Selecting exercises that the client will enjoy b.Creating a program that will yield a 10% weight loss in the first 6 months c.Collaborating with a registered dietician to include a proper nutrition plan d.Establishing a social support system
a.Selecting exercises that the client will enjoy
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who is a 47-year-old male with a height of 5'11" (180.34 cm) and a weight of 205 pounds (93.2 kg). Which of the following is the client's estimated resting energy expenditure (REE)? a.2,886 calories b.2,730 calories c.1,985 calories d.1,829 calories
d.1,829 calories
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a very active adult client who has asked about guidelines for protein intake. The client currently weighs 210 pounds (95.45 kg). According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), how much protein is MOST appropriate for this client to consume daily? a.76 to 95 g b.191 to 239 g c.258 to 305 g d.133 to 163 g
d.133 to 163 g
A new client is working on adopting a regular exercise habit and discussing programming plans with an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Which of the following approaches would be MOST effective? a.Blame the client for his or her inability to conform to the program b.Tell the client what his or her goals should be c.Direct the client to follow the plan outlined in his or her first session d.Collaborate with the client on goals
d.Collaborate with the client on goals
A client has recently lost a significant amount of weight and is looking for recommendations for maintaining the weight loss. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation?a.Continue to work with a personal trainer b.Participate in group fitness classes 2 to 3 times per week c.Remove any high-calorie, high-fat foods from the home d.Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight
d.Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight
Which of the following is an uncontrollable factor for obesity?a.Genetics b.Energy expenditure c.Energy intake d.Sedentary lifestyle
a.Genetics
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting an interview with a new client with obesity who has a physician referral to begin an exercise program. Which of the following BESTdemonstrates a motivational interviewing approach? a."What steps do you feel would be best to take to improve your health?" b."How much weight would you like to lose?" c."Why have you not been able to stick to an exercise program before?" d."Why do you think your physician wants you to begin exercising?"
a."What steps do you feel would be best to take to improve your health?"
Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate amount of weekly exercise time to prevent significant weight gain, reduce associated chronic disease risk factors, and produce modest weight loss for individuals with overweight or obesity? a.150 to 250 minutes b.250 to 300 minutes c.300 to 350 minutes d.100 to 150 minutes
a.150 to 250 minutes
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate muscular-training frequency for a client with overweight or obesity? a.2-3 days per week with a rest day in between b.1 day per week c.2-3 days of lower-body exercises followed by 2-3 days of upper-body exercises d.Total-body resistance training on 4-5 days of the week
a.2-3 days per week with a rest day in between
A client with obesity is participating in an exercise session and states that it is beginning to become difficult to talk during exercise and that the exercise has become somewhat hard. Using the 0 to 10 rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale, to which of the following intensity ratings is the client MOST likely referring? a.4 b.2 c.6 d.9
a.4
After participating in an intensive lifestyle-modification program, a client states that his physician has recommended pharmacologic intervention to assist in achieving his weight-loss goal. Which of the following is MOST likely to have prompted this recommendation?a.BMI of 30 kg/m2 b.BMI of 20 kg/m2 c.BMI of 25 kg/m2 with one obesity-related comorbidity d.BMI of 23 kg/m2 with two obesity-related comorbidities
a.BMI of 30 kg/m2
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting an outdoor exercise session for a client with obesity. The temperature and heat index are higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation for the client? a.Extend the warm-up period and train at a lower intensity b.Cancel the session and reschedule for another day c.Move the training session to the pool for water exercise d.Shorten the exercise duration
a.Extend the warm-up period and train at a lower intensity
During a Personal Training Department team meeting, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer would like to ask colleagues about a suggestion for a new client with obesity. Which of the following BEST demonstrates people-first language? a."My new obese client needs to lose 10% body weight before I can add weight-bearing exercises. Do you have any suggestions to help her achieve this goal?" b."I have a new client with obesity, and I would like to ask your recommendations for fun, low-impact cardiorespiratory exercises to incorporate into her program." c."I am training a new obese client who is intimidated by the gym but wants to lose weight. I would like to ask if you know when the gym is least active so she would feel most comfortable?" d."My overweight client is complaining of shin splints after every cardiorespiratory training session. Do you have any suggestions to help her reduce this pain?
b."I have a new client with obesity, and I would like to ask your recommendations for fun, low-impact cardiorespiratory exercises to incorporate into her program."
When increased too much or too soon, which of the following factors MOST increases the risk of potential musculoskeletal injury in a client with overweight or obesity? a.Frequency b.Intensity c.Time d.Volume
b.Intensity
Which of the following types of exercise would be CONTRAINDICATED for a client with overweight or obesity?a.Walking b.Jumping c.Recumbent cycling d.Water exercise
b.Jumping
A client is having difficulty executing a dynamic lunge on a box using parallel bars. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate regression? a.Static lunge b.Parallel bars -static lunge on a box c.Parallel bars - box - 1 hand touching a stable object d.Dynamic lunge
b.Parallel bars -static lunge on a box
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is training a client who works in a sedentary environment and participates in structured exercise programs two days per week. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for the client to implement non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) throughout the day? a.Participate in a 30-minute cycling class in the office fitness center 2 additional days per week b.Take a 5-minute walking break through the office building every 30-60 minutes c.Prepare healthy snacks in advance to remain alert throughout the day d.Join a local running club and participate in weekly training sessions
b.Take a 5-minute walking break through the office building every 30-60 minutes
Which of the following questions is MOST appropriate when conducting an initial interview with a client with obesity? a."Do you have a family history of obesity?" b."In your perfect world, how much weight would you like to lose?" c."What words would you like to use when we talk about weight?" d."Have you tried weight-loss programs before, and what caused you to fail?
c."What words would you like to use when we talk about weight?"
Which of the following is the recommended daily caloric deficit range needed to achieve a weekly weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 kg to 0.91 kg)? a.1,000 to 1,500 kcal b.1,500 to 2,000 kcal c.500 to 1,000 kcal d.2,000 to 2,500 kcal
c.500 to 1,000 kcal
Which of the following BEST represents a client for whom bariatric surgery is recommended? a.BMI ≥35 kg/m2 with no additional comorbidities b.BMI ≥30 kg/m2 with at least three obesity related comorbidities c.BMI ≥35 kg/m2 with at least one obesity-related comorbidity d.BMI ≥32 kg/m2 with at least two obesity related comorbidities
c.BMI ≥35 kg/m2 with at least one obesity-related comorbidity
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is designing an exercise program for a client with obesity. Which type of cardiorespiratory exercise would be the BEST option? a.Participating in a cardio kickboxing workout at home b.Attending an indoor cycling class c.Taking a brisk walk d.Joining a high-intensity interval training workout
c.Taking a brisk walk
A client is participating in a walking program with the goal of achieving significant weight loss. Assuming the client is walking at 3 mph, which of the following is the MOST appropriate exercise duration and frequency needed for the client to achieve this goal? a.Walking 90 minutes, 3-5 days per week b.Walking 75 minutes, 5-7 days per week c.Walking 60 minutes, 7 days per week d.Walking 30 minutes, 7 days per week
c.Walking 60 minutes, 7 days per week
