Real ACE Personal Trainer Dumps Questions and Answers

1. Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information regarding clients?

2. Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?

3. Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve static balance?

4. During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is increased.

What should the trainer do?

5. Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?

6. A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches.

Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?

7. A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement injury.

Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury?

8. Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up?

9. A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer should encourage the client to:

10. On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing.

What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?

11. Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport?

12. Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement?

13. To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior to

Initiating the lift?

14. 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?

15. An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal training. The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose about 30 lb (13 6 kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three times this month but is ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a week.

What is this individual's current stage of change according to the transtheoretical model of behavioral change?

16. A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis by their physician.

What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client?

17. Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?

18. During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions, indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.

These could be symptoms of which of the following?

19. This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living?

20. How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60 minutes in a hot and humid environment?

21. A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at which she should work and how she should measure It.

Which of the following is the BEST recommendation'?

22. A new client with kyphosis presents with a forward head position and internally rotated shoulders. The client is deconditioned and has minimal kinesthetic awareness.

Which Is the MOST appropriate exercise to begin with to address this issue?

23. Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice''

24. What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?

25. Which is the MOST effective systematic method of teaching a skill?

26. Which cue would be MOST appropriate to help the client perform this exercise properly?

27. When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?

28. Which motion is the MOST significant safety concern during the performance of a squat thrust?

29. Which gland secretes hormones that increase oxygen uptake, increase heat production, and affect many metabolic functions'?

30. Which of the following descriptions represents an individual being at VT1?

31. A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes.

Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?

32. How should an ACE certified Personal Trainer BEST reduce risk associated with this exercise?

33. What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?

34. What would be the MOST appropriate kinesthetic cue for the client performing this exercise?

35. Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?

36. The informed consent form should include which of the following?

37. 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?

38. Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise.

Which of the following teaching methods would be MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?

39. What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

40. After programming-a moderate to high intensity exercise program for a new 38-year-old client, the ACE certified Personal Trainer learns they have been doubling each workout at each session, exceeding your initial suggestions.

The trainer should:

41. During a training session with a new client, a 21-year-old male ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client, a 43-year-old female, appears to be stepping back from him.

The trainer should respond by doing which of the following?

42. While supervising a client's strength training exercises, the ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the client's posture shows mild kyphosis.

Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

43. During the initial interview, which of the following strategies is MOST effective in building a strong relationship with a new client?

44. What is the CEC requirement for certification renewal of an ACE certified Personal Trainer?

45. When spotting a client performing a supine bench press, the ACE certified Personal Trainer should stand behind the client and place his or her palms in which of the following positions?

46. Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following'?

47. Which form should a client sign to acknowledge that the client has been educated about the risks associated with participating in exercise?

48. When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?

49. The PRIMARY use of an informed consent form is to:

50. Which is a valid reason that an ACE certified Personal Trainer would choose to use the talk test to assess a client's perceived effort during treadmill walking during the first few client sessions?

51. A 20-year-old client Is getting married in two months The client would like to lose 30 lb (13 6 kg) before the wedding day and would like a daily nutrition plan to follow. The client wants this diet plan to provide enough energy to allow the client to exercise at a higher intensity and lose weight at the same time.

What should be the ACE certified Personal Trainer's NEXT step?

52. Which client would be classified in the moderate-risk category by an American College of

Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk stratification assessment?

53. 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?

54. After four weeks of program participation, a client's motivation is starting to decrease.

The ACE certified Personal Trainer should:

55. A client who has worked with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for four months has lost body fat and increased overall strength. The client now wants to focus on hypertrophy.

What would be the MOST appropriate training volume based on the client's new goal?

56. A new client with a body mass index of 32 kg/m2 becomes disengaged after learning that the score places the client in the obese category.

Which two communication styles will be critical in establishing rapport with this client to gain adherence?

57. An ACE certified Personal Trainer is moving and intends to refer clients to a new trainer.

The professional responsibility is to:

58. A client has been diagnosed as having an impingement syndrome of the right shoulder.

Initially, this client should avoid performing which of the following exercises?

59. Within which stage of learning are exercisers MOST likely to make mistakes?

60. During an initial assessment of a 47-year-oid male, an ACE certified Personal Trainer collects the following information:

Total body weight: 205 lb (93 kg)

Lean body weight 158 lb (72 kg)

Total cholesterol: 241 mg/dL: HDL cholesterol: 32 mg/dL: LDL cholesterol: 180 mg/dL

Triglycerides 145 mg/dL

Estimated max VO2: 39 mL/kg/min

Resting blood pressure 135/84 mmHg

Exercise blood pressure 165/80 mmHg

Father had heart attack at age 64.

The client's percentage of body fat is:

61. While evaluating a client's health-history questionnaire, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client had Knee surgery six month| ago. The client engaged in two weeks of physical therapy immediately after the procedure but has maintained a sedentary lifestyle since that time. The client reports that the knee now feels weak and unstable.

Which of the following is MOST likely to have happened to the muscle tissue around the knee?

62. What is the range of essential body fat in men?

63. 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?

64. Which communication technique would be MOST effective during an initial interview with-a novice client who is unsure about beginning an exercise program?

65. A client's medical release makes note of occasional patellofemoral pain with exercise.

Which type of activity is LEAST likely to irritate this condition?

66. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a medical examination is required prior to vigorous exercise for:

67. What advice should an ACE certified Personal Trainer give to outdoor boot camp participants in order to remain safe as the temperatures decrease and wind chills Increase?

68. Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance programs?

69. A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health.

What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?

70. During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck, and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing.

Which of the following precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

71. Which muscle groups engage and activate to elevate the hips off the floor into hip extension?

72. 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?

73. Which of the following is an example of an adaptation to strength training?

74. What would be an appropriate posting on an ACE certified Personal Trainer's professional social media homepage?

75. An ACE certified Personal Trainer walks into a gym and sees several people beginning to circle around a man who is lying on the ground. The trainer runs over to the man, surveys the situation, and finds the man to be conscious and able to speak.

What should the trainer do NEXT?

76. Which exercise would be MOST appropriate to improve hip mobility and stability and core stability?

77. The following nutritional information is given on the label of a food package:

Serving Size: 1

Amount per serving: 1

Calories: 390

Protein 25 g

Total carbohydrate: 50 g

Cholesterol: 25 mg

Sodium 390 mg

What percentage of the calories is derived from carbohydrates?

78. 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?

79. During a recent interview, a 64-year-old client said he had some negative experiences with previous personal trainers. The client indicated being critical of some of the information past trainers had shared because they were all much younger than the client.

Which of the following would be the BEST strategy for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to use in order to gain respect and trust from this client?

80. Which of the following is the MOST important application of fitness testing?

81. Which of the following changes are typical responses to aerobic training?

82. Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?

83. Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after exercise?

84. Regarding muscle performance, which of the following is exhibited by this client?

85. A client's initial six sessions with an ACE certified Personal Trainer each had comparable training volumes with no indicators of joint stress, psychological discomfort, or overtraining Each session was completed with increased ease. The client's total rest/recovery time was more than 10 minutes per session.

Which program modification is MOST appropriate for the client's seventh training session''

86. When assessing a client's hip flexion using a passive supine straight-leg raise, an ACE certified Personal Trainer discovers there is less than 80 degrees of motion on both the right and left sides.

This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?

87. A 40-year-old female client comes to work with an ACE certified Personal Trainer to lose body fat. The trainer designs a program that includes one session per week and four sessions per week on her own After three weeks, she Informs the trainer that she enjoys working with the trainer but has made it into the gym only once a week to work out independently.

Which of the following would be MOST effective to motivate her to adhere to her program?

88. A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy.

To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?

89. Watch the attached video to answer the following question.

What does the movement screen shown in the video determine about a client?

90. This assessment is MOST adequate for which measurement?

91. What represents a level of intensity where lactic acid begins to accumulate within the blood'?

92. During the first week in a private club, a new ACE certified Personal Trainer comes across some client files sitting on a desk that a former trainer left behind after leaving the club.

How should the new personal trainer deal with these files?

93. The blood pressure or a new 50-year-old male client is measured at 141/95 mmHg.

Which step is MOST appropriate for the ACE certified Personal Trainer to take next?

94. How does this assessment help an ACE certified Personal Trainer address a client's issue with gait and balance?

95. An ACE certified Personal Trainer began working with a married couple one year ago. Recently, the husband has not attended their sessions, and the wife has been revealing harsh feelings toward him. She confesses that she has been considering a divorce. During the next session, the husband attends by himself and asks how his wife has been doing and if she has said anything about him.

What should the personal trainer do?

96. Which of the following describes the ability to experience another person's world as though it were your own?

97. A seated leg press involves which action during the concentric phase of the prime movers?

98. A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for advice.

Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?

99. A new client reports a history of chest tightness with physical exertion.

What is the ACE certified Personal Trainer's MOST appropriate response?

100. Which of the following is the BEST example of a process-oriented SMART goal for a client who is new to exercise?