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When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.
During the concentric phase of a chin-up (with the forearms in a supinated grip) the glenohumeral joint is moving through ______ in the ______ plane.
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 initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?
Dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells, and medicine balls are generally considered what type of equipment?
What physical fitness component is primarily emphasized when incorporating explosive Olympic-style lifts into a resistance training program?
Decreased muscle masses as a result of the aging process plays a role in ______ and ______.
Which describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?
Which is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?
Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.
As the percentage of 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) resistance increases ______.
Henry would like to focus on improving strength in his chest muscles. Which exercise reflects the specificity principle?
What is the minimum duration of an moderate intensity intermittent bout of aerobic activity to promote and maintain health?
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 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?
Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise for the prepubescent child?
What change may occur between heart rate and blood pressure as a result of chronic exercise?
What is the minimum duration of an intermittent bout of aerobic activity that may be accumulated throughout the day?
What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test mode?
According to the self-determination theory, a personal trainer would be most effective in helping a new client engage in an exercise regimen by ______.
If the facility's ______ is not in place, a potential for litigation could occur.
Which of the following indicates the correct order for a traditional periodization program for resistance training?
An athlete in heavy endurance training should maintain a daily carbohydrate intake that is approximately what percentage of his/her total energy intake?
General guidelines to follow when prescribing resistance training exercise to the client with arthritis include which of the following?
Which of the following points should NOT be included in an Informed Consent document regarding fitness testing?
With respect to the exercise prescription for children (defined as < 13 years), it can be said that _____.
Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.
What is the initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification of a 57 year old female client who has a blood pressure of 150/70 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L)?
When performing neck flexion in the sagittal plane, which of the following exercises best mimics that movement?
Which of the following exercises works best in isolating the soleus muscle?
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?
What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive individual?
When performing a seated leg extension, which muscle group is the primary antagonist during the concentric phase?
What resistance training method is described by a light to heavy or heavy to light progression of sets?
What is the predominant factor causing increases in strength during the initial weeks of training?
From a seated position, with dumbbells to the sides, raising the dumbbells laterally to shoulder level with elbows slightly flexed, exercises primarily the _______:
As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which of the following sets of responses occurs?
An appropriate exercise to develop muscle endurance for the ________ is ________ .
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?
What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?
What is the correct order of the regions of the spinal column, from superior to inferior?
You are working as a certified Personal Trainer, and have a client who recently confided to you that she is getting divorced. She admits to you that her exercise routine has suffered as a result of the increased stress. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for you to take?
The Valsalva maneuver may elicit which of the following physiological responses during the concentric phase of a resistance training repetition?
Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion, and involves the greatest number of movements?
What is the variability for any given age, when estimating a client's age-predicted maximum heart rate?
What is the order of stretching techniques from lowest risk of injury to highest risk of injury?
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?
What of the following is the formula for calculating the heart rate reserve?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
A client's workout record shows changes in exercise volume and intensity over time. What training concept is being demonstrated?
You have a client who recently confided to you that she is getting divorced. She admits to you that her exercise routine has suffered as a result of the increased stress. Which action is most appropriate for you to take?
Which legal term is defined as "failure to conform one's conduct to a generally accepted standard or duty"?
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?
The ______ is the muscle responsible for inspiration during quiet breathing.
What position should women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy avoid when performing exercise?
When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?
Which statement is not an American College of Sports Medicine guideline for aerobic exercise and the older adult?
You determine that a client is over striding when they run. What would be the effect on their running performance due to this mechanical error?
Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?
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 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.
How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?
If a food product had 250 kilocalories per serving, a recommended serving size of 5 ounces, and contained 10 servings per container, how many kilocalories would one consume if s/he ate ¼ of the container?
A sedentary 48 year old male with controlled hypertension has hired you to assist him with beginning a marathon training program. Which level of pre-participation screening must a certified Personal Trainer require?
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. What is his initial risk stratification?
Which of the following theories addresses the human need to explain why things happen in an attempt to gain control or increase predictability?
Neural mechanisms responsible for adaptations in strength and power include all of the following EXCEPT an increased _____.
Of the nine possible skinfold sites, which three sites are measured on a diagonal fold?
Stimulus control as a behavioral strategy to enhance exercise adherence can best be described as:
Your client is telling you about his progress during the past week. You do not quite understand what the client is trying to convey. You restate what the client just told you and ask him/her if that is correct. Which of the following terms define the communication strategy described in the above scenario?
Which of the following locations is most sensitive to the baroreceptor reflex , when palpating the pulse of an exercising client?
What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
Your client reports ankle edema. What would a certified Personal Trainer look for?
Which of the following risk factors for coronary heart disease enables you to subtract one risk factor from the total amount of positive risk factors?
According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how should fats and oils be used in the diet?
When reading the label on a new "energy" bar, you notice that the bar is "sweetened with fructose". Based on this label, which of the following conclusions can you make about this product?