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ACE Personal Training - Chapter 12
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY biological purpose of the hormone leptin? a.Facilitate energy intake when energy storage is too low b.Slow down overconsumption when energy storage is too high c.Regulate energy expenditure via signals to the brain d.Send blood glucose into the body for use - correct answer โโa.Facilitate energy intake when energy storage is too low Which of the following is the recommended daily caloric deficit range needed to achieve a weekly weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 kg to 0.91 kg)? a.1,000 to 1,500 kcal b.1,500 to 2,000 kcal c.500 to 1,000 kcal d.2,000 to 2,500 kcal - correct answer โโc.500 to 1,000 kcal An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who is a 47-year-old male with a height of 5'11" (180.34 cm) and a weight of 205 pounds (93.2 kg). Which of the following is the client's estimated resting energy expenditure (REE)? a.2,886 calories b.2,730 calories c.1,985 calories d.1,829 calories - correct answer โโd.1,829 calories An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a very active adult client who has asked about guidelines for protein intake. The client currently weighs 210 pounds (95.45 kg). According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), how much protein is MOST appropriate for this client to consume daily? a.76 to 95 g b.191 to 239 g c.258 to 305 g
d.133 to 163 g - correct answer โโd.133 to 163 g An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting an outdoor exercise session for a client with obesity. The temperature and heat index are higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation for the client? a.Extend the warm-up period and train at a lower intensity b.Cancel the session and reschedule for another day c.Move the training session to the pool for water exercise d.Shorten the exercise duration - correct answer โโa.Extend the warm-up period and train at a lower intensity An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is training a client who works in a sedentary environment and participates in structured exercise programs two days per week. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for the client to implement non- exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) throughout the day? a.Participate in a 30-minute cycling class in the office fitness center 2 additional days per week b.Take a 5-minute walking break through the office building every 30-60 minutes c.Prepare healthy snacks in advance to remain alert throughout the day d.Join a local running club and participate in weekly training sessions - correct answer โโb.Take a 5-minute walking break through the office building every 30- minutes Which of the following is the MOST appropriate cardiorespiratory assessment to determine intensity levels for a deconditioned client? a.Talk test b.Submaximal cycle ergometer test c.Physician-supervised VO2max test d.Rockport walking test - correct answer โโa.Talk test A client with obesity is participating in an exercise session and states that it is beginning to become difficult to talk during exercise and that the exercise has become somewhat hard. Using the 0 to 10 rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale, to which of the following intensity ratings is the client MOST likely referring?
MOST appropriate exercise duration and frequency needed for the client to achieve this goal? a.Walking 90 minutes, 3-5 days per week b.Walking 75 minutes, 5-7 days per week c.Walking 60 minutes, 7 days per week d.Walking 30 minutes, 7 days per week - correct answer โโc.Walking 60 minutes, 7 days per week When increased too much or too soon, which of the following factors MOST increases the risk of potential musculoskeletal injury in a client with overweight or obesity? a.Frequency b.Intensity c.Time d.Volume - correct answer โโb.Intensity Which of the following types of exercise would be CONTRAINDICATED for a client with overweight or obesity?a.Walking b.Jumping c.Recumbent cycling d.Water exercise - correct answer โโb.Jumping Which of the following is the MOST appropriate muscular-training frequency for a client with overweight or obesity? a.2-3 days per week with a rest day in between b.1 day per week c.2-3 days of lower-body exercises followed by 2-3 days of upper-body exercises d.Total-body resistance training on 4-5 days of the week - correct answer โโa.2- days per week with a rest day in between Which of the following questions is MOST appropriate when conducting an initial interview with a client with obesity? a."Do you have a family history of obesity?"
b."In your perfect world, how much weight would you like to lose?" c."What words would you like to use when we talk about weight?" d."Have you tried weight-loss programs before, and what caused you to fail? - correct answer โโc."What words would you like to use when we talk about weight?" During a Personal Training Department team meeting, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer would like to ask colleagues about a suggestion for a new client with obesity. Which of the following BEST demonstrates people-first language? a."My new obese client needs to lose 10% body weight before I can add weight- bearing exercises. Do you have any suggestions to help her achieve this goal?" b."I have a new client with obesity, and I would like to ask your recommendations for fun, low-impact cardiorespiratory exercises to incorporate into her program." c."I am training a new obese client who is intimidated by the gym but wants to lose weight. I would like to ask if you know when the gym is least active so she would feel most comfortable?" d."My overweight client is complaining of shin splints after every cardiorespiratory training session. Do you have any suggestions to help her reduce this pain? - correct answer โโb."I have a new client with obesity, and I would like to ask your recommendations for fun, low-impact cardiorespiratory exercises to incorporate into her program." An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting an interview with a new client with obesity who has a physician referral to begin an exercise program. Which of the following BESTdemonstrates a motivational interviewing approach? a."What steps do you feel would be best to take to improve your health?" b."How much weight would you like to lose?" c."Why have you not been able to stick to an exercise program before?" d."Why do you think your physician wants you to begin exercising?" - correct answer โโa."What steps do you feel would be best to take to improve your health?" A client has recently lost a significant amount of weight and is looking for recommendations for maintaining the weight loss. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation?a.Continue to work with a personal trainer b.Participate in group fitness classes 2 to 3 times per week c.Remove any high-calorie, high-fat foods from the home
A client has been successfully performing a step-up with dumbbell press exercise and is ready to advance. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate progression? a.Step-up with press in multiple directions (3D) b.Step-up to a press c.Step to the side with dumbbells at shoulder height d.Step-up with dumbbells at sides - correct answer โโa.Step-up with press in multiple directions (3D) A new client is working on adopting a regular exercise habit and discussing programming plans with an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Which of the following approaches would be MOST effective? a.Blame the client for his or her inability to conform to the program b.Tell the client what his or her goals should be c.Direct the client to follow the plan outlined in his or her first session d.Collaborate with the client on goals - correct answer โโd.Collaborate with the client on goals