A client is attempting to lose 10 pounds. In order to lose 1.5 pounds per week, she will have to reduce her caloric intake per day by how many calories?
Case study: After demonstrating a variety of weight training exercises to a new client, you ask if she has any questions. The client does not have any questions even though you observe her performing an exercise with improper form.
After re-teaching the exercise, you should then reframe your questions to be more specific in order to __________________________.
Your client reports ankle edema. What would a certified Personal Trainer look for?
What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease?
Your client is 5' 3" tall and weighs 130 pounds. After calculating her BMI, you have determined that she falls in which of the following weight status categories?
Case Study: A female client expresses an interest in joining a recreational crew team. She hires you to train her to withstand the demands of the sport. You design a resistance training program that includes low reps, 4-6 sets of high intensity squats and seated row within a comprehensive resistance training program. You gradually increase her sets and load/intensity. In addition, you have included sprints and long distance swimming in her overall program plan. Which of the following training principles have you incorporated?
Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.
What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?
An intake of additional protein calories above an average individual's daily requirement will result in which of the following?
With respect to the exercise prescription for children (defined as < 13 years), it can be said that _____.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a properly administered informed consent form?
Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?
A client who reports a decreased Rating of Perceived Exertion at a given treadmill running speed after taking albuterol, likely suffers from which of the following conditions?
Which describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?
Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?
What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?
What physical fitness component is primarily emphasized when incorporating explosive Olympic-style lifts into a resistance training program?
According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain a medical examination and graded exercise test.
Current U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that every U.S. adult should accumulate a minimum of _____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
A client at your fitness center who has just completed a vigorous bout of exercise complains of fatigue, lightheadedness and shakiness. You know from his health history that he has type II diabetes. Which do you administer after you call for medical assistance?
Proper spotting technique for the forward step lunge when using a barbell involves positioning yourself ______.
What risk stratification would physician supervision be recommended during exercise testing?
An individual participates regularly in his workplace fitness program because he earns a discount on his health insurance premium for doing so. For this individual, the discount is an example of ________ .
As described by the American College of Sports Medicine, proper technique during the push-up test involves _____.
Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?
Which of the following modifiable risk factors is the most preventable cause of death in the United States today?
In which of the following scenarios should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used?
Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.
The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?
Which of the following exercises is contraindicated by the American College of Sports Medicine?
Which of the following indicates the correct order for a traditional periodization program for resistance training?
Which of the following is a potential danger of long-term consumption of a high-protein diet?
Which of the following factors affect intensity of lower body plyometric drills?
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
Which recommendation is most appropriate for the hypertensive individual training to improve cardio respiratory endurance?
Compared to adults, children are at a higher risk of ______ when exercising in a hot/humid environment.
A 50-year-old woman who quit smoking 5 months ago with a BP of 120/90 mmHg, a BMI of 29 kg/m2, a LDL of 135 mg/dL, and a HDL of 70 mg/dL wants to start an exercise program. How many net positive risk factors does she have?
Your new client is a 42 year old male who is a stock broker. His health history revealed the following: total cholesterol 185 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L), HDL 32 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), LDL 110 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), resting blood pressure 138/80 mm Hg, waist circumference 98 centimeters. Based on the client's initial risk classification, what is the most appropriate suggestion for the client regarding his exercise program?
Determining an organization's guiding principles and goals is one element of ______.
What behavior change technique includes expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy?
Which joint has the greatest range of motion and involves the greatest number of movements?
General guidelines for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles include ______.
You are demonstrating how to stretch to your client. Which statement about technique is correct?
What is most likely the cause of light-headedness and dizziness experienced by an older adult who moves from a lying to a standing position?
As a response to a progressive resistance training program, which of the following demonstrates the predominant contribution to an increase in cross-sectional area of a muscle?
Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?
Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?
What is the correct order of the regions of the spinal column, from superior to inferior?
A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?
When performing neck flexion in the sagittal plane, which of the following exercises best mimics that movement?
Which of the following exercise program variables describes a change in intensity?
What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?
Which of the following muscle groups must be strengthened in order to maintain a healthy back?
What is the primary muscle group involved in trunk flexion while standing during the eccentric phase of the movement?
Approximately how long is the initial conditioning phase of a cardiovascular training program?
Which of the following is the term used for a training regimen that begins with rapid eccentric muscle action followed by concentric action of the same muscle?
Which of the following is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____.
What is the minimum duration of an intermittent bout of aerobic activity that may be accumulated throughout the day?
Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion, and involves the greatest number of movements?
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?
The ACSM recommended exercise prescription for developing and maintaining muscular strength and endurance for health and fitness includes a minimum of:
From a seated position, with dumbbells to the sides, raising the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed, exercises primarily the _______:
A subject with elbows held at 90 degrees of flexion is handed a 150 lb (68.1kg) barbell. Even though he exerts maximal tension, the barbell causes the joint angle to increase to 170 degrees. Which one of the following describes the muscle action during the extension?
A 45 year old male weighs 202 lb (92 kg). Skinfold analysis indicates 24% of his weight is fat. If he wants to decrease his body fat to 17%, what is his target body weight, assuming he maintains the same lean body mass?
A 50 year old client has a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. Calculate the exercise heart rate for this client using 50% of heart rate reserve.
A client exercising at a level 15 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale is likely to describe the exercise as ____________ .
What is the intensity recommendation for the initial conditioning stage of a cardiovascular program?
A client who wants to strengthen muscles of the chest must perform exercises such as the bench press and dumbbell flys as opposed to lat pull down and dumbbell rows. Which of the following principles of training best describes this principle?