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1
Q

It is recommended to replace body weight loss after exercise with how much fluid per KG of weight lost?

A

1.25-1.5L

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What is NOT a determinant of someone’s flexibility? Length of antagonist muscles or exercise history.

A

Exercise history

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3
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For glenohumeral abduction, what is the antagonist muscle?

A

Latissimus dorsi

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4
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What does a trainer need from a physician with information on a client?

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Signed authorization for release of information

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5
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Limited range of motion in straight leg hip flexion does NOT require flexibility training of the hip flexors or hamstrings

A

Hamstrings

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6
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The gluteus medius, lower traps, and serratus anterior are categorized as what type of muscles?

A

Stabilizers

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7
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Which two tests are most common for measuring agility?

A

T-Test and pro-agility test

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Nutrient Transport is a function of which nutrient?

A

Protein

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9
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Which is not a strength curve? Bell or U-Shaped.

A

U-Shaped

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10
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For a claim of negligence, which element doesn’t need to be proven by a plaintiff? Proximate cause or breach of contract.

A

Breach of contract

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11
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Lessened exercise performance occurs with the loss of what percentage of fluid?

A

2 percent

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12
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Safe effective weight loss in lbs per week

A

1-2lbs

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13
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What increases and decreases in length during concentric and eccentric movements?

A

Sarcomere

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14
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Which is known as a subacute change from aerobic exercise? Decreased blood pressure or increased insulin sensitivity?

A

Increased insulin sensitivity

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15
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Target minutes per week for a de-conditioned beginner

A

60 mins

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16
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What law of motion gives the equation for calculating the size of the magnitude of some force?

A

Law of acceleration

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17
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What is the most basic quad stretch: standing, seated or prone?

A

Prone quad stretch

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18
Q

How many cal should you go up to gain weight?

A

300 to 400 kcal

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19
Q

Other than testosterone, name an anabolic hormone

A

Androstenedione

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20
Q

For the first 6 months, how many mins per week should an untrained client do light to moderate aerobic activity?

A

60-200 minutes

21
Q

What method may help a trainer respond to a client’s feedback?

A

Having strong lines of communication

22
Q

What common nutrient is usually not lacking in a typical diet?

A

Protein

23
Q

What is an absolute contraindication to exercise testing? Which one is relative? Acute pulmonary infraction, recent stroke.

A

Recent stroke - relative
Acute pulmonary infraction - absolute

24
Q

What is the easiest way to determine hydration levels? Urine frequency or weight stability.

A

Weight stability

25
Q

Which is a relative contributor to aerobic and anaerobic metabolism?! Ventilation or Hydration

A

Ventilation

26
Q

Client is low energy. Is discussing the benefits of exercise a useful strategy?

A

Yes

27
Q

Client is low energy. Is having the client exercise longer at lower intensity a useful strategy?

A

No

28
Q

How many forced reps are appropriate?

A

1-4 reps

29
Q

Ventilation is relatively unaffected by cardio training? T or F

A

False.

30
Q

When should a client inhale during a lift?

A

Eccentric phase

31
Q

A person has internally rotated shoulders, which muscles should be targeted using self-myofascial release?

A

Pec major and lats.

32
Q

What percentage of flexibility decreases by the age of 70?

A

25-30 percent

33
Q

HR 140bpm, SV 250mL, Arterial-venous oxygen difference of 12mL of O2 per 100mL of blood. What is the VO2max?

A

140×250×(12÷100)=4200

34
Q

Why are obligations and duties of fitness facilities raised, in a litigation standpoint?

A

A fitness facility is a business/invitee relationship

35
Q

A client has a bad body image. Would developing a weight-loss-relatee goal and reward system be beneficial?

A

No. Instead discuss with the client the health and psychological benefits of exercise.

36
Q

What is feedback?

A

Two-way communication between two or more parties.

37
Q

Stabilizers show what characteristics?

A

Fatigue resistant, slow-twitch, respond well to isometric training.

38
Q

Which heart structure lets the ventricles fill with blood prior to contraction?

A

Atrioventricular (AV) Node.

39
Q

Is CVD risk assessment required to determine if medical clearance is required?

A

No, it is recommended but not required. The assessment can help educate and inform the client about their current health.

40
Q

What are the three preliminary guidelines unique to the design of flexibility programs?

A

Warm up, breathing, posture

41
Q

Minimum intake of carbs per day?

A

50 to 100 grams (200kcals to 400kcals)

42
Q

What goes up as the demand during exercise goes up? Lactic acid buildup or systolic blood pressure.

A

Systolic blood pressure

43
Q

Primary risk factors for diabetes

A

Age, family history, ethnicity, obesity,high alcohol intake, high fat diet, high blood triglycerides.

44
Q

What medication for arthritis might lessen the pain in the musculoskeletal system and make it possible for them to do too much? Aspirin or Ibuprofen

A

Aspirin

45
Q

How long is the queen’s college step test?

A

3 minutes

46
Q

How long after phase one of the korotkoff sounds so we typically hear the phase two sounds?

A

10 to 15 mmHg

47
Q

In addition to visual inspection, how else can you ensure safety for clients on equipment?

A

Perform an actual use test

48
Q

What is the study of forces on a living thing?

A

Biomechanics

49
Q

Planned change within 6 months. Preparation or Contemplation?

A

Contemplation

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