Ch 18. Client Troubleshooting Flashcards
How do you handle the weight loss client who isn’t losing weight?
Tell them they are not trying to lose weight, they are trying to lose fat
What can you do for the strength athlete who stops getting stronger while on a program performing sets of 4-6 reps?
make sure client is getting complete proteins every 3-4 hours
increase caloric intake by 500
increase training intensity, shorten session, and take more time to recover between 4-6 rep sessions
What can be inferred as the result of the weight gain client who is not gaining weight?
that they are not eating enough
what rep range can be used with a Holistic training approach
a wide range
T/F: A client who progresses fastest in the 4-6 rep range may have a predominance of white fast twitch motor units in those particular prime movers, and would probably make a better strength athlete.
true
A client who is quickly progressing in the _____ rep range has a predominance of the red fast twitch motor units, and would probably perform best as an incremental athlete, like a basketball player, tennis player, boxer, or linebacker.
12-15
what does the body views as the most efficient source of survival energy
fat
what genetic factor determines strength
leverage & proportion of motor units in a particular body part
what are the signs of overtraining
lack of progress
negative attitude toward exercise
resting morning heart rate is 5-10 BPM to high
increase in body temp
a positive keto-stix reading
experiencing insomnia
development of chronic overuse injury
what factors lead to negative effects of overtraining
too many sets per body part
too little rest between heavy workouts
too few total calories
too little protein intake
frequent training beyond failure
what method can help to speed up metabolism
performing resistance exercise & eating many small meals throughout the day
