Personal Trainer Jeopardy Review Game

Ignite the Fire Concepts

100

What is the most important step to building trust with a new client?

• A) Selling them a package
• B) Building rapport and showing genuine interest in their goals
• C) Demonstrating exercises right away
• D) Pushing them hard in their first session

Building rapport and showing genuine interest in their goals.

200

What is one way a trainer can “go the extra mile” for their clients?

• A) Send follow-up texts or emails
• B) Offer them a free session every time
• C) Change workouts randomly every session
• D) Focus only on their physical progress

Sending follow-up texts/emails, providing personalized resources, or celebrating small wins.

300

What does Jonathan Goodman mean by “sell results, not sessions”?

• A) Focus on the client’s outcome, not the number of sessions sold
• B) Sell large packages of 50+ sessions
• C) Only show them weight loss results
• D) Focus on programming only

A) Focus on the client’s outcome, not the number of sessions sold

400

What are two ways trainers can retain clients long-term?

• A) Use complex workouts and avoid communication
• B) Show progress and create a positive environment
• C) Lower session costs and push harder workouts
• D) Send weekly workout PDFs only

B) Show progress and create a positive environment

500

What does “your personal brand” mean as a trainer?

• A) Your gym’s name and your equipment
• B) Your workout styles and methods
• C) How clients perceive you and your unique approach
• D) Your certifications only

C) How clients perceive you and your unique approach

Program Design

100

What is the purpose of a warm-up?

• A) Improve mobility and prepare the body for exercise
• B) Tire out the muscles before starting the workout
• C) Test the client’s endurance
• D) Burn calories

A) Improve mobility and prepare the body for exercise

200

What does “progressive overload” mean?

• A) Doing random exercises for variety
• B) Gradually increasing stress through weight, reps, or intensity
• C) Adding multiple workouts in a day
• D) Skipping deload weeks

B) Gradually increasing stress through weight, reps, or intensity

300

What are the three phases of a periodized program?

• A) Cardio, strength, recovery
• B) Hypertrophy, strength, power
• C) Flexibility, endurance, balance
• D) Warm-up, cool-down, stretching

B) Hypertrophy, strength, power

400

How would you modify a program for an older adult client?

• A) Focus on high-impact exercises
• B) Prioritize balance, mobility, and stability
• C) Add sprints and plyometrics
• D) Avoid strength training

B) Prioritize balance, mobility, and stability

500

How would you approach program design for a post-injury client?

• A) Use high-intensity exercises immediately
• B) Avoid exercise completely
• C) Gradually progress low-impact movements and collaborate with a PT
• D) Focus only on cardio

C) Gradually progress low-impact movements and collaborate with a PT

Case Study Problem-Solving

100

A client isn’t losing weight despite tracking food. What’s your first step?

• A) Increase cardio drastically
• B) Assess food logs for accuracy and calorie intake
• C) Add high-intensity interval training immediately
• D) Tell them to eat less

B) Assess food logs for accuracy and calorie intake

200

our client skips workouts because of “time.” What’s a solution?

• A) Add two-hour workouts on weekends
• B) Adjust to shorter, more manageable sessions
• C) Push harder during sessions
• D) Ignore the issue

B) Adjust to shorter, more manageable sessions

300

Your client complains of knee pain during squats. What’s a modification?

• A) Add weight to the barbell
• B) Use box squats or reduce depth
• C) Make them push through the pain
• D) Skip all lower-body exercises

B) Use box squats or reduce depth

400

What exercises help improve balance in older adults?

• A) Heavy squats and bench press
• B) Single-leg movements and core strengthening exercises
• C) Box jumps and sprints
• D) Isolation machine exercises

B) Single-leg movements and core strengthening exercises

500

An athlete complains of fatigue during marathon prep. What’s likely the cause?

• A) Overtraining or poor recovery
• B) Not running enough
• C) Eating too much protein
• D) Doing strength training

A) Overtraining or poor recovery

Client Communication and Professionalism

100

Why is active listening important during a consultation?

• A) Speeds up the session
• B) Lets you write down exercises
• C) Avoids small talk
• D) Builds trust and shows understanding

D) Builds trust and shows understanding

200

What is an example of unprofessional behavior?

• A) Wearing gym-appropriate attire
• B) Showing up late and texting during sessions
• C) Providing client feedback
• D) Tracking progress regularly

B) Showing up late and texting during sessions

300

How do you motivate a client who feels discouraged?

• A) Celebrate small wins and adjust their goals
• B) Tell them to try harder
• C) Ignore their concerns
• D) Increase their workout difficulty

A) Celebrate small wins and adjust their goals

400

What’s the best response to a frequently canceling client?

• A) Address the issue professionally and set clear policies
• B) Ignore it and hope they return
• C) Add more workouts
• D) Charge extra fees immediately

A) Address the issue professionally and set 

500

How do you handle a client not responding to follow-ups?

• A) Send a polite check-in message
• B) Stop working with them
• C) Send daily reminders
• D) Increase session frequency

A) Send a polite check-in message

Nutrition Basics

100

What’s a good pre-workout meal?

• A) High-fat meals
• B) Carbs and protein (e.g., toast with eggs)
• C) A sugary soda
• D) A steak dinner

B) Carbs and protein (e.g., toast with eggs)

200

Why is protein important for building muscle?

• A) It replaces water lost during workouts
• B) It provides immediate energy
• C) It burns fat directly
• D) It repairs and builds muscle fibers

D) It repairs and builds muscle fibers

300

What’s a realistic weight loss goal per week?

• A) 0.5–2 pounds
• B) 5 pounds
• C) 7 pounds
• D) 10 pounds

A) 0.5–2 pounds

400

Why shouldn’t clients avoid all carbs?

• A) Carbs don’t matter
• B) Carbs only cause weight gain
• C) Carbs fuel workouts and recovery
• D) Carbs are for athletes only

C) Carbs fuel workouts and recovery

500

How does hydration impact performance?

• A) Builds muscle directly
• B) Supports energy, reduces fatigue, and aids recovery
• C) Prevents calorie gain
• D) Doesn’t matter for short workouts

A) Supports energy, reduces fatigue, and aids recovery