Personal Training

You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly?

Add resistance to her squats and lunges. Adding resistance is the next step in strength increase and will produce results in strength sooner than adding reps.

Which of the following environmental testing conditions can most confound results of a physiologic assessment? a. An ambient air temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit b. An ambient air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit c. Time of day being 10 am d. Time of day being 7 pm

An ambient air temp of 96 degrees F. Given physiologic assessments consist of measuring vital signs, environmental factors that influence the body's hemodynamics should be taken into account. Time of day would not inherently affect this, however temperature may. If ambient temperature is much higher than core body temperature (96 degrees Fahrenheit) then heart rate among other measures will be affected.

Which of the following movements should be performed first on an upper body day in a resistance training program? a. Barbell biceps curl b. Barbell lying triceps extension c. Barbell bench press d. Barbell back squat

Barbell bench press When sequencing movements in a resistance training program, compound multi joint movements should be performed before single joint movements.

When prescribing static stretches during a resistance training workout, when should the static stretches be performed?

Immediately following a workout. Performing before/during a workout inhibits the myotatic reflex and reduces performance. Performing post workout (warm muscles) will allow flexibility to increase without compromising workout quality.

In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?

Investigation Stage

Kristin is in for her second session and you are conducting fitness assessments. While you are checking her body fat percentage you ask her about types of exercise she prefers to do. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Kristin?

Investigation Stage

A 55 year old sedentary man, with a family history of smoking and diabetes mellitus comes to your studio, looking for a personal trainer. However, he states during his health history evaluation that he has no signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Which risk category for cardiovascular disease would he fall under?

Moderate Low < 2 risk factors Moderate 2 or more, asymptomatic with no history in cardiovascular disease. High symptomatic OR have a history of cardiovascular disease.

Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of which positive listening skill?

Paraphrasing This shows the client that you are listening and gives you an opportunity to ensure you are hearing what they are saying correctly.

Your client tells you that he understands that his family has a history of heart disease and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He is still wary of beginning any kind of exercise program and says that he has never had any weight loss success in the past. According to the Theoretical Model of Behavioral Change, what stage of change is your client in?

Precontemplation

In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a healthy lifestyle?

Preparation

During initial assessments, a client's pulse can be manually taken at all of the following locations except: a. Radial artery b. Carotid artery c. Dorsalis pedis d. Pulmonary artery

Pulmonary Artery

According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, what step in the training process best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure?

Static Posture

Which method of feedback on exercise difficulty should you discuss with your client during the initial interview?

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale This scale is used to measure the perceived difficulty of exercises and can help gauge relative intensity of movements. This is important to cover with a client during the initial interview because it is an informative feedback tool.

What is an example of non-verbal communication?

Tone of voice, facial expression, and body language.

What can submaximal cycle ergometer testing predict?

VO2max

Which of the following is an example of a good open-ended question? a. Do you feel that you are ready to begin a fitness program? b. Do you have any questions about personal training? c. Are there any exercises that you dislike? d. What made you decide to pursue personal training?

What made you decide to pursue personal training? An open-ended question requires more than a yes/no answer.

What is typically considered by clients to be the most important factor in creating a positive first impression?

A trainer who communicates well

Which of the following is an example of what is generally measured in a physiologic assessment?

Both resting vital signs and joint flexibility. Psychological mood is not measured in a physiologic assessment given it is a psychometric variable. However, resting vital signs (such as heart rate and blood pressure) as well as joint flexibility are measured.

Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan?

Rapport Stage