A new client with kyphosis presents with a forward head position and internally rotated shoulders. The client is deconditioned and has minimal kinesthetic awareness. Which Is the MOST appropriate exercise to begin with to address this issue?
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Standing low row with tubing
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Seated low row on a machine
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Seated isotonic reverse fly on a machine
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Supine isometric reverse fly on the floor
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What is the MOST potentially damaging effect of exercising in a humid area known to have high levels of airborne pollutants?
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Generalized vasoconstriction
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Question 3
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Which of the following describes proper performance of the bench press exercise?
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Hips remain in contact with the bench at all times.
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The bar should be lowered no farther than two inches above the chest
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Exhale throughout the lowering phase.
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The bar should be held below the nipple line in the "up" position.
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An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be BEST for the client?
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Dynamic stretches and static stretches
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Myofascial release and dynamic stretches
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Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and static stretches
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Myofascial release, warm-up, and static stretches
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The blood pressure or a new 50-year-old male client is measured at 141/95 mmHg. Which step is MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to take next?
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Allow the client to begin a series of moderate-intensity and low-intensity training Intervals.
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Have the client begin with low-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise only.
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Record the measurement and make a note to take It again during the next training session.
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Show the client the classification system and explain the implications of the client's category.
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Which of the following indicates the need for a physician's referral prior to initiating an exercise program for a 25-year-old male?
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Noted postural deviations due to muscle imbalances
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Family history of cardiovascular disease and hypertension
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High LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol
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Which safety concern should be addressed with this client?
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Increased shear at the hip and undue stress on the gastrocnemius
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Increased strain forces at the knee and undue stress on the anterior cruciate ligament
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Increased strain on the cervical spine and undue stress on the taccrural joint
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Increased strain on the lumbar spine and increased eccentric load on the gluteus maximus
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At the end of a 35-year-old client's warm-up on the indoor track, the client trips and falls. Embarrassed, the client gets up abruptly, shakes their ankle a few times, and reports being okay. The client is limping but wants to continue the workout. What should the personal trainer do NEXT?
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Ensure the safety of the client by stopping the workout and providing first aid as needed. Complete an incident report noting any facts related to the incident.
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Ask again if the client is okay, but know that the assumption of risk form will provide protection if the client is injured.
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Ensure the safety of the client by changing the workout to non-weight bearing activity. Tell the client that, in the event of pain or swelling later, they probably sprained the ankle and should take anti-inflammatory medication and apply ice.
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Ask again if the client is okay, but recognize that the personal trainer can be held liable if the client does not get a physician's clearance for the next appointment.
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Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise. Which of the following teaching methods would be MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?
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Continue to demonstrate proper strength-training techniques to the client.
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Incorporate a kinesthetic method to guide the client through effective execution.
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Use the same words and methods every time for consistency and to reduce confusion.
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Continue to praise the client for progress even when the execution is not correct.
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Question 10
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What is the CEC requirement for certification renewal of an ACE certified Personal Trainer?
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A minimum hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every two years.
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A minimum hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every four years.
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A minimum hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every two years.
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A minimum hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every four years.
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Question 11
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Which exercise would you recommend to target the latissimus dorsi?
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Question 12
Single choice
A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?
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"To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."
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"In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.''
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"To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."
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"Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."
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Question 13
Single choice
When leaching the squat exercise, which of the following techniques is considered MOST appropriate?
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Pushing upward through the balls of the feet
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Torso and tibia are parallel in the squat position
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Knees shift forward beyond the toes
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Hips drop deeper than shoulders in the squat
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Question 14
Single choice
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up?
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Question 15
Single choice
A female client comes to you to improve her upper body strength. She is a new grandmother and would like to be able to carry the baby. The exercises you choose for her program should be based on the application of which of the following?
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Specificity of training principle
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Guidelines for frequency, intensity, and duration
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Question 16
Single choice
While a client is performing the bodyweight squat test with arms at the sides, the personal trainer notices that the client falters a bit and then recovers. What would be an appropriate action for the personal trainer to take to deal with this issue?
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Terminate the test due to the client's balance problems.
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Tell the client not to squat so low.
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Allow the client to extend arms out to the front to Improve balance.
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Allow the client to lightly hold onto something.
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Question 17
Single choice
A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for advice. Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?
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Offer to train the client at home for a cheaper price than the club charge because it is evident that the client needs personal training.
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Suggest that the client attend one of the center's resistance-training classes, explaining that the support from others may really motivate the client to strength train.
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Suggest doing resistance training with the client for free during the week at the club.
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Suggest that if the client saves up money, perhaps in a few months they may be able to hire a personal trainer to help with weight training.
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Question 18
Single choice
Which of the following environmental considerations would be the MOST important in the selection of activities for adolescents or youth?
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Adolescent populations are more tolerant of hot environments due to increased sweating capacity and higher ratio of body surface area to mass.
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Encourage children to drink water every 15 to 30 minutes when exercising regardless of thirst to maintain proper hydration.
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Plan activities that are competitive and include extrinsic reward systems.
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Plan regular outdoor activities to combat vitamin D deficiency.
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Question 19
Single choice
What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?
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Increases heart rate recovery time
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Produces an elevated heart rate
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Decreases heart rate recovery time
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Produces a lower heart rate
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Question 20
Single choice
Which cue would be MOST appropriate to help the client perform this exercise properly?
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Instruct the client to perform this exercise with feet elevated.
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instruct the client to lift the hips as high as possible while engaging the glutes.
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Tell the client: "Great job. That looks good. Make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top!"
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Tell the client: "Try to keep the spine in neutral alignment Brace the core and engage the glutes."
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Question 21
Single choice
Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate resource for fitness-related guidelines for prenatal and postnatal exercise?
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National Institutes of Health
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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American Medical Association
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American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Question 22
Single choice
A personal trainer has begun working at a new fitness facility where the personal training manager strongly encourages selling nutritional supplements in combination with personal training sessions. What is an appropriate position for the ACE personal trainer?
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Advise clients against these products because research has identified better products.
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Tell the facility that the personal trainer is not comfortable with this practice.
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Ensure the facility has adequate liability insurance coverage for the personal trainer.
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Agree to sell the products because the commission is a great addition to a training income
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Question 23
Single choice
When is the MOST appropriate time to collect data about personal, behavioral, and environmental factors?
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During the rapport building phase
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During the behavioral change skills phase
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During the information gathering phase
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During the goal-setting phase
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Question 24
Single choice
During a bend and lift screen of a client, the personal trainer notes that the ankles of the client collapse inward and the feet turn outward. Which muscles should the personal trainer suspect are weak?
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Lateral gastrocnemius, soleus. and peroneals
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Medial gastrocnemius, gracilis, sartorius. and tibialis group
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Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and tibialis group
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Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and peroneals
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Question 25
Single choice
Over the past two weeks, a personal trainer has been working with a client to improve balance using exercises in a seated position and in a standing position with a wide base of support. Which of the following series of training conditions should be used as a progression?
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Narrow the base of support, raise the center of mass (arms overhead), and shift the line of gravity (lean or rotate trunk).
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Narrow the base of support, add an unstable surface, and alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down).
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Raise the center of mass, alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down), and remove sensory input (close eyes).
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Narrow the base of support, reduce points of contact (stand on one foot), and add an unstable surface.
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Question 26
Multiple choice
After two months of training, a client reports having trouble adhering to the personal trainer's recommendations. What actions could the personal trainer take at this time to motivate the client?
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Identify sources of social support and barriers to adherence, and create reward systems.
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Increase the intensity of cardio-respiratory exercise to stimulate the client's metabolism and produce faster results.
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Suggest the client vary the routine by incorporating load training emphasizing muscular force production.
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Recommend the client take a planned break in the fitness routine to promote rest and recovery.
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Question 27
Single choice
Angina pectoris is caused by which of the following?
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Overdeveloped pectoralis muscle group
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Strained pectoralis muscle
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Insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle
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Reduction in heart rate and an increase in stroke volume
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Question 28
Multiple choice
Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following skin fold site locations is CORRECT?
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A horizontal fold on the thigh midway between the hip and knee joint
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A vertical fold on the posterior mid-line of the triceps, midway between the acromion and olecranon processes
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A diagonal fold on the chest, 1/3 the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple
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A vertical fold of the abdominal 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus
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Question 29
Single choice
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?
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Question 30
Single choice
An ACE certified Personal Trainer is educating a client on how to read a food label. On the label, there are 260 calories per serving, with three servings per package. There are 15 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fat in each serving size. How many calories from fat are in the entire package?
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Question 31
Single choice
What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?
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Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.
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Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.
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Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.
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Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"
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Question 32
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing education?
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They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their effects.
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They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.
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They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and contraindications.
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They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.
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Question 33
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You have a new client with type 2 diabetes whose most important goal is weight loss. What should you do?
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Suggest that he cut back on starches and carbohydrates and increase protein intake to speed up metabolism.
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Focus on moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise of increasing duration on most days of the week.
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Include high intensity strength training in his program to increase muscle mass and speed up metabolism.
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Advise him to perform high intensity cardiovascular exercise to maximize caloric expenditure.
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Question 34
Single choice
Which of the following positions is correct when taking a client's blood pressure?
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The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests on a table with the elbow slightly flexed.
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The client stands with both feet flat on the floor. And the left arm rests on a flat surface with the elbow flexed.
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The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the right arm is extended at the side.
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The client sits upright with both feet flat on the floor, and the left arm rests perfectly straight on a table.
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Question 35
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A client has been exercising three days per week for the past two months. On an exercise history form, the client indicates having embarked on fitness programs, but seems to have difficulty sticking with them for longer than three to six months. What would the BEST intervention be based on the clients stage of change?
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Provide information from multiple sources and share the risks of being inactive
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Provide continued support and feedback, and identify things and event that are potential barriers and possible solutions.
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Maintain a social network of support from family and friends as well as from within the exercise environment.
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Help create a support group of people who are just adopting an exercise program.
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Question 36
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A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy. To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?
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Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration
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Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration
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Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration
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Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration
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Question 37
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A client does interval training with an ACE certified Personal Trainer twice each week to improve overall running performance After 12 weeks of training, the client has been able to run the same distance in less time and has a lower exercise heart rate during interval training. What explains this conditioning response?
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Increased mitochondrial density
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Question 38
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Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?
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Lack of support from the client's spouse
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Demanding work schedule involving frequent out-of-town travel
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Belief that it will be too difficult to achieve a weight loss goal
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Living 20 miles (32 km) away from the health club
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Question 39
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A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?
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Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio
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Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index
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Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio
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Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index
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Question 40
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A new female client's health history reveals the following Information:  Using the client's health history, how many positive risk factors are present?
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Question 41
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Which of the following is an IMMEDIATE benefit that could encourage a new client to adhere to an exercise program?
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Cardiovascular risk reduction
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Question 42
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What does the letter "c" refer to in the RICE method of treating injuries?
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Cleaning of the injured area
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Compression of the injured area
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Cold pack applied to the injured area
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Calling emergency medical services
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