The informed consent form should include which of the following?
The spouse of a client calls the ACE certified Personal Trainer to find out how close the client is to achieving a 20 lb (9 0 kg) weight-loss goal. The spouse wants to plan a reward for the client once the goal is achieved. Which response by the trainer would be MOST appropriate?
When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?
During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?
A client wants to work on chest muscles by using an exercise learned in a group exercise class. While standing and holding 2-lb (1 kg) dumbbells with shoulders abducted and externally rotated and elbows flexed, the client demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting the shoulders. What should an ACE certified Personal Trainers response be?
A client has missed three consecutive sessions because of scheduling conflicts One of the client's goals is to lose 15 lb (6.8 kg) before a high school reunion The reunion is in 10 weeks, and the client had lost 3 lb (1 4 kg) prior to the missed sessions. Which of the following statements by the ACE certified Personal Trainer would be MOST appropriate at the next session?
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?
During an initial interview, a 70-year-old client expresses reluctance to hire an ACE certified Personal Trainer because, in the past, the client was injured during a session with another personal trainer who was much younger. Which approach will BEST facilitate a positive relationship with the client?
According to the transtheoretlcal model of behavioral change, during which stage is it MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to discuss the chance for relapse?
A new client has consistently maintained a cardiorespiratory program frequency of 30 minutes three times per week. Which is the BEST next step to advance the client's level of fitness?
