ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam Questions & Answers

A client training for competitive American football wishes to increase leg strength Over the past three

months, the client's squats have improved from 3 sets repetitions with 185 lb (83 9 kg) to 3 sets repetitions

with 225 lb (102.1 kg).

Which of the following alterations is BEST for progression?

A. Decrease load and substitute with endurance work.

B. Eliminate squats and substitute leg press.

C. increase load by 5%.

D. increase repetitions to failure.

Which recommendation regarding myofascial release should an ACE certified Personal Trainer make to a client?

A. Combine it with other stretching methods.

B. Do it with a heating pad if muscles are sore.

C. Have a physical therapist perform it due to risk of injury.

D. Self-admtnister it frequently.

Your FIRST response to a client who informs you that his medication for high blood pressure has been changed to a new trial medication would be to:

A. Monitor closely the next several exercise sessions to find an appropriate target heart rate range.

B. Document the medication change and request physician's recommendations.

C. Record medication change in your client's medical history file and proceed with the current exercise program.

D. Proceed with the current exercise program while monitoring the client's blood pressure.