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In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?
Investigation Stage
Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of which positive listening skill?
Paraphrasing
Beth is a 28-year-old woman who is looking to improve her overall fitness. How long should she rest for in between sets on a leg press exercise?
30-90 seconds
An ACE certified personal trainer must complete how many continuing education hours in what period of time to keep their certification active?
20 hours in 2 years
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
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
When training a client to activate their core for the purpose of gaining proximal stability, what exercise modality should come first in the progression?
Sagittal plane shoulder movements with one arm raised off the floor.
Where should you spot a dumbbell movement?
At the wrists
What can submaximal cycle ergometer testing predict?
VO2max
A 38 year old male client wants to improve his body composition, and comes to you for assistance. He works 60 hours a week in a high stress job and is also a father of a young baby. Due to this, the client has limited availability for training and can only meet twice per week with you to train. Which of the following is most helpful in achieving his goals for you prescribe?
Two day circuit resistance training
Bill is training at 80-90% of his 1 repetition maximum on leg press. How long should he typically wait before training his legs again?
72 Hours
When spotting a barbell where should your hands be?
Immediately behind the client with hands just below the barbell, but not touching it, only touching the barbell when the client is at risk.
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
A 23 year old female client wants to begin a resistance training program with you to optimize her health and wellbeing, while building muscle. Which intensity prescription should you focus on?
How long should an entire periodized program last?
Multiple Months
Personal trainers often work as independent contractors. What individual type of insurance is most recommended to purchase when working as an independent contractor in the fitness industry?
Liability Insurance
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
How long should your client rest between sets when training for muscular endurance?
Under 30 Seconds
What intensity should aerobic exercise be prescribed at for individuals with type II diabetes?
50%-80% HHR
What is an umbrella liability policy?
A policy that covers multiple types of insurances