FITNESS STUDY PREP Flashcards
The PAR-Q is an example of what kind of assessment?
Subjective
How can a trainer support a client in the action stage?
Continuing educating them about the benefits of exercise
To help a client safely progress through to hypertrophy training, which of the following phases of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model should be completed first?
Strength Endurance
Power
Maximal Strength
Dynamic Strength
Strength Endurance
How do mechanoreceptors function?
Mechanoreceptors respond to alterations in touch, sound, pressure, or motion in the body tissue
Dissassociation
A cognitive-behavioral approach in which the individual focuses on the external environment, such as noticing the scenery or listening to music
Can act as a distraction from the pain and fatigue that is present during exercise
How does exercise improve sleep?
It lessens stress, anxiety, and depression.
If an individual demonstrates knock knees during an overhead squat, all of the following altered joint mechanics are present except what?
Decreased hip abduction
Increased hip external rotation
Decreased ankle dorsiflexion
Increased hip external rotation
Which of the following health indicators is reflected in the PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process?
Desired exercise intensity
Which principle assumes that the volume of fluid displaced by an object is equivalent to the volume of the object fully immersed in that fluid or to the specific fraction of the volume below the surface?
Archimede’s Principle
Which population is Stand Up to Figure 8 geared towards?
Seniors
Which population are L.E.F.T. Drills geared towards?
Adult Athletes
Which population are circuits mainly geared towards?
Weight-Loss Clients
What is Vertical Loading?
A resistance training system that alternates the body parts trained from set to set, starting from the upper extremity moving to the lower extremity
Provides maximal recovery to the body parts that are not working while others are working
Usually in a circuit setting, with little to no rest between each exercise and longer rest in between sets
What is Horizontal Loading?
Refers to performing all sets of an exercise or body part before moving on to the next exercise or body part
Rest periods are anywhere from 30-90 seconds; time consuming af!
What are the recommended acute training variables for older adults (Frequency, Sets, Reps, Intensity)?
Frequency: 3-5 days a week
Sets: 1-3
Reps: 8-20
Intensity: 40-80% of 1RM
What is the best time increment for measuring an individual’s heart rate during exercise?
Measuring an individual’s heart rate every 6 seconds.
For example, let’s say an individual’s heart rate is 15 bpm every 6 seconds. Multiply 15 x 10 and the individual’s beat per minute would be 150 bpm.
What is the Valsalva Maneuver? Which populations should avoid it?
Holding in breath during exercise to create more intra abdominal pressure, which creates more stability and rigidity to support heavy loads
Individuals with hypertension
What are the three components of Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): the energy expended for basic body functions
Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): the energy used to store and process food.
Energy Expended during Physical Activity: The energy used in physical activity
What does autogenic mean?
Self-generated
What is the Tanaka Formula?
A mathematical formula used to estimate an individual’s maximal heart rate
208 - (0.7 x Age)
What are the four signs of the exhaustion stage of General Adaptation Syndrome?
Stress fracture
Persistent or severe joint pain
Emotional fatigue
Strains
What are the components of the alarm reaction stage in General Adaption Syndrome?
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) & Increases in sleep and nutrient needs
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
When the body’s immune system attacks a person’s body rather than harmful substances, causing joint degeneration
Those with rheumatoid arthritis typically experience early morning stiffness, which means exercise at this time of day should be avoided.
What are 4 nutrient-based values that are considered Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s)?
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Adequate Intake (AI)
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
What is pattern overload?
Repeating the same motion (or lack thereof) frequently enough that the body experiences excessive stress due to overactive or inactive muscles
What are the 5 checkpoints on the kinetic chain that fitness professional should check for during a pushing assessment?
1) foot and ankle
2) knee
3) lumbo-pelvic hip
4) shoulders
5) head/cervical spine
What are the common mistakes made during a pushing assessment
- head migrating forward
- shoulders are too elevated
- ## arching of the back
What are the approaches that have been successful in achieving behavior modification?
Prompting: a verbal, physical, or symbolic cue initiating a behavior change
Contracting: written statements outlining behavior changes and potential consequences of those behavior changes (or lack thereof)
Charting participation and attendance: a public reporting strategy, used to monitor and ultimately evaluate a client’s progress
What kind of strategy is imagery?
Cognitive Strategy
What are examples of behavior strategies?
- Self-monitoring
- Self-management
- Goal setting
What kind of disease is asthma considered?
Chronic obstructive lung disease
What are examples of causes of restrictive lung disease?
- Obesity
- Fractured Ribs
- A neuromuscular disease
What defines lower crossed syndrome?
- Anterior Pelvic Tilt/Arched lower back
- increased lumbar extension and decreased hip extension
due to shortened muscles such as latissmus dorsi and erector spinae and lengthened muscles such as gluteus maximus and transverse abdominis
What kind of exercises are tuck jumps? Why?
Plyometric-Strength Exercise because they require explosive movements but can be performed at a moderate speed to enhance stabilization and muscular contraction
What are examples of plyometric-power exercises?
ice skaters and single-leg step-ups
What is an example of a plyometric-stabilization exercise?
Box jump-up with stabilization
What is dyspenia?
Shortness of breath
What is the difference between chronic and restrictive lung disease?
Chronic: normal lung tissue with restricted air flow
Restrictive: fibrotic, dysfunctional lung tissue
Which population is the Follow the Snake drill geared towards?
Youth
Which population are circuits ideal for?
Weight loss clients
Which population are speed ladders geared towards?
Fitter clients and athletes
Which population are Hurdle Step-Overs with various-sized cones geared towards? What can this drill help the fitness professional to do?
Hurdle Step-Overs with various-sized cones are geared towards seniors and can help the fitness professional to assess their SAQ and balance
What are the 3 stages of heart rate zones?
Zone 1: considered the cardio base or recovery zone.
- Training HR: 65-75% HR Max
Zone 2: the body can no longer rely on the aerobic energy system
- Training HR: 76-85% HR Max
Zone 3: considered true high intensity, where peak exertion is achieved
- Training HR: 86-95% HR Max
When is an individual ready for Zone 2 Training?
When a client is able to maintain Zone 1 HR (65-75% HR Max) for 30 minutes, 2-3 times a week
What describes an individual who is in the precontemplation stage?
Does not exercise and is not planning to start within the next 6 months
What describes an individual who is in the contemplation stage?
Does not exercise but is planning to start within 6 months
What describes an individual who is in the preparation stage?
Planning to exercise soon or is sporadically exercising
What describes an individual who is in the action stage?
Exercising for less than 6 months
What describes an individual who is in the maintenance stage?
Exercising consistently for more than 6 months
Where are mechanoreceptors found in the body?
Skeletal muscles, joint capsules, tendons, and ligaments
What are the three stages of general adaptation syndrome?
1) Alarm reaction
2) Resistance Development
3) Exhaustion
Which of the following is a common form mistake when performing the single leg lift and chop?
The knee of the balance leg is not in tracking in line with the toes
Autogenic Inhibition
Autogenic inhibition provides an inhibitory effect to the muscle spindles. This inhibitory effect occurs when the tension-sensing neural impulses are greater than the impulses that cause muscles to contract.
Synergistic Dominance
Synergistic dominance happens when the incorrect muscles function instead of the prime mover.
Reciprocal Inhibition
Reciprocal inhibition allows movement to occur with the simultaneous contraction of one muscle and the relaxation of its antagonist.
Pattern Overload
Pattern overload refers to abnormal stresses on the body caused by repetitive patterns of motion.
How does ingesting excess iron cause gastrointestinal irritation?
Excess iron can interfere with absorption of other minerals such as zinc, cause gastrointestinal distress, and increase the risk of heart disease.
Is the gastrocnemius an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – I ran out of gas and I had to run to gas station
Is the soleus an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – My soul is telling me to move!
Is the anterior tibialis an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – this ant is so cute that I had to stop to look at it and tib it some food!
Is the posterior tibialis an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – I made a post of me tibbing the ant some food!
Are the adductors an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – I had to add some cardio to my program!
Is the hamstring complex an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – I felt like going ham at the gym!
Is the vastus medialis oblique an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – I felt a vast laziness in my body.
What is the difference between the vastus medialis and the vastus medialis oblique?
The vastus medialis muscle has two distinct parts with different fibe orientations and specific functions:
the vastus medialis longus (VML) &
the vastus medialis oblique/obliquus (VMO).
Is the gluteus maximus/minimus an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – I’m glued to the couch!
Is the psoas an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – Sooooo we’re running a mile!
Is the tensor facia latae (TFL) an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – Tense up! You’re squatting!
Is the transverse abdominus an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – Trans people usually go undercover and stay sedentary!
Are the internal obliques an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – These interns are lazy as shit!
Is the rectus femoris an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – My rectum is overactive with all of these squats!
Is the piriformis an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – My peers are all super active!
Is the multifidus an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – There are multiple people on the couch!
Is the serratus anterior an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – I serrated my pants and now I can’t go on my run!
Is the quadratus lumborum an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – My quadratus lumborum is on fire when I deadlift!
Is the erector spinae an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – My erector spinae is on fire when I’m doing my low bar squat!
Is the pectoralis major/minor an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Overactive – This bird is pecking way too hard on the window!
Are the middle/lower trapezius an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – I was laying on the couch for so long that I fell into a trap!
Are the rhomboids an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – You have no ROM because you’re always on the couch!
Is the teres minor an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – These pants of mine keep tearing so I can’t go running!
Is the infraspinatous an overactive or underactive muscle? How are you going to remember this?
Underactive – This infrared light is allowing me to chill tf out!
What do mechanoreceptors allow the body to do?
detect touch, similar sensations, & monitoring limb and muscle movement through proprioception.
What do nociceptors allow the body to do?
alerting individuals of pain
What do thermoreceptors allow the body to do?
regulate body temperature; alerting the brain to unusually cold or warm body temperatures
What do chemoreceptors allow the body to do?
respond to taste and smell through the use of their taste buds and olfactory cells
What do photoreceptors allow the body to do?
respond to light; perceive changes in colors, shapes, and shades through the use of rods and cones
What are the three cognitive strategies?
Psyching up, positive self-talk, and imagery
If an individual’s knees fall in during the overhead squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles?
Adductor complex, tensor fascia latae (TFL), vastus lateralis
If an individual’s knees fall in during the overhead squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles?
Gluteus medius/maximus and vastus medialis oblique (VMO)
After 20 to 30 seconds, how much of the ATP stores can be replenished?
50%
After 40 seconds, how much of the ATP stores can be replenished?
75%
After 60 seconds, how much of the ATP stores can be replenished?
85%
After 3 minutes, how much of the ATP stores can be replenished?
100%
What is the peripheral heart action system?
A variation of circuit training that alternates upper and lower body exercises to increase blood flow throughout the body
What is an example of a peripheral heart action system workout? How many reps should be assigned to each workout in this system?
1) Bench Press
2) Barbell Squat
3) Dumbbell Row
4) Romanian Deadlift
8-20 reps
In Phase 1 of the stabilization level of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, a fitness professional should implement how many balance-stabilization exercises?
1-4 exercises
Kyphosis
The normal curvature of the thoracic spine region, creating a convex portion of the spine.
“hunchback posture”
Anaerobic Threshold
The point during high-intensity activity when anaerobic metabolism predominates because the body can no longer meet its demand for oxygen
mechanical specificity
The resistance and number of reps
What is a potential effect of excessive intake of magnesium?
Diarrhea
Disassociation
a cognitive-behavioral approach
an individual focuses on the external environment
such as noticing the scenery or listening to music
this distracts their mind from what their body is experiencing.
For youth/adolescent training, what would a recommended resistance training program look like?
1-2 sets
8-12 reps
40-70% HR Max
2-3 days a week
What are two types of balance?
Combination of static and dynamic
Prompting
a verbal, physical, or symbolic cue that initiates a behavior
Contracting
written statements that outline specific behaviors and establish consequences for fulfillment (or lack thereof)
Charting attendance and participation
a public reporting strategy, which can serve as a visual representation of the client’s changes and progress
Association & Disassociation
Cognitive approaches for altering behavior
Valsalva Maneuver
Fancy way of saying holding your breath for intra-abdominal pressure
A process that involves expiring against a closed windpipe, creating additional intra-abdominal pressure and spinal stability.
Which of the following populations should avoid the Valsalva maneuver?
Individuals with hypertension
What is balance influenced by?
Age, inactivity, and injury
Balance is NOT influenced by weight
When completing a resistance training superset in the power level of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, at what percentage of intensity should each exercise be performed?
Resistance training supersetted in the power level can be achieved by completing:
1-5 repetitions of a strength exercise at 85 to 100% 1 RM
SS
8-10 repetitions of a power exercise at 30 to 45% 1 RM`.
Liability insurance is required for which type of personal trainer?
All types of pt’s!
Which phases in the opt model can you use resistance bands and barbell movements?
All phases!
Which phase do you superset strength with power movements?
Power movements
In Phase 1 of the stabilization level of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, a fitness professional should implement how many balance-stabilization exercises?
1-4 exercises
What are considered very low carb diets?
Atkins, protein power plan, and ketogenic
What is considered a low carb diet?
South Beach diet
Which movement compensation is indicated in an overhead squat assessment?
Knee adduction
Dyspenea
Difficult or troubled breathing
What should you do if a client displays dyspenea?
have them take longer rest breaks and work with reduced loads
How many times per week should a client in Phase 1 do balance training?
2-4 times per week
Similar frequency for all phases
What are the scores associated with the Borg Scale?
6-7: Very, very light 8-9: Very light 10-11: Fairly light 12-13: Somewhat hard 14-15: Hard 16-17: Very hard 18-20: Very, very hard
Principle of Specificity
A principle stating that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it; also known as the Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle.
Which body parts cause flexion in the posterior direction
Shoulders, elbows, knees
How does the body use the central nervous system to create movement?
through integrative function, which is evaluating all sensory data and choosing a suitable reaction
Which of the following describes the relationship between sets, repetitions, and intensity?
Inverse
Client performs fewer sets, higher reps, and lower intensity
What are glycolytic enzymes related to?
Performance ability of high intensity exercise
In terms of exercise variables, what should children not do?
Children should not:
- perform high intensity exercise for more than 90 seconds
- resistance training should be limited to 1-2 sets
- 8-10 exercises
- 8-12 reps per exercise
Pull Promotion
a promotion that pulls a client toward a purchase by making them aware of the service
What does the multifidus support?
Spinal extension
What overactive muscles are present if an individual displays an overarched lower back?
Hip flexors, erector spinae, and multifidus.
What under active muscles are present if an individual displays an overarched lower back?
Intrinsic core stabilizers
When do ergogenic effects of caffeine seem to be the most effective?
Caffeine seems to be especially effective on well-trained athletes performing 60 minutes or more of endurance exercise or 5 minutes of high-intensity exercise.
What is the straight percentage method to calculate a client’s target heart rate (THR)?
Estimated Heart Rate Max x desired intensity
How can a fitness professional prevent a client from experiencing overtraining syndrome?
By applying appropriate rest periods in between training sessions
Flexibility
The ability to move the joint through normal extension and ROM
To achieve the most accurate prediction of a client’s one-repetition max, how many repetitions should be performed to failure?
3-5 reps
What is a common mistake when a client uses the RPE scale? How would you correct this as a fitness professional?
A common mistake with using the RPE scale is that clients sometimes isolate their rating to one part of their body instead of the fatigue they feel all over.
When using the RPE scale, it is important that your client knows to rate their intensities on the overall feeling of effort. Remind them with cues like, “overall feeling” and “big picture intensity”
Glycemic Index
a system that ranks foods on a scale from 1 to 100 based on their effect on blood-sugar levels.
Pronation Distortion Syndrome
Characterized by excessive foot pronation (flat feet) with concomitant knee internal rotation and adduction (“knock-kneed”).
What is the HR Max associated with Zone 2 training?
75-85%
Sarcopenia
Muscle loss
Cognitive Fusion
when an individual believes the content of their own thoughts
How long will a client typically train in Phase 3 of the OPT model?
4 weeks
For the single-leg squat assessment, which kinetic chain checkpoint should a fitness professional be observing?
the knee
What are the 4 kinetic chain checkpoints?
1) foot and ankle
2) the knee
3) lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
4) shoulders
5) head and cervical spine
Which muscles cause the lower back to arch during an OSA?
- Latissmus Dorsi
- Hip flexor complex
- Erector Spinae
What is the peripheral heart action system?
a variation of circuit training that alternates upper and lower body exercises, improving blood flow distribution between the upper and lower extremities
How can hypertrophy be best described?
Skeletal muscle fiber enlargement
How should the trainer detect if the client needs to reduce from Zone 3 to Zone 2 during cardiorespiratory training?
Check in with the client after 3 minutes of Zone 3 training utilizing the 1 minute break after with the talk test
Of the following examples of exercise modalities, which is the best order of progression in the stabilization continuum for optimizing adaptations?
Floor, Wobble board, BOSU ball
What is the light-to-heavy system aka?
Pyramid system
How many repetitions are performed in a light load for a pyramid set? Heavy load?
How does a pyramid set work? How many sets are there typically?
10-12 repetitions
resistance increases while the amount of reps decreases
1-2 repetitions
4-6 sets
What are the advantages of owning a gym facility?
- creating a niche and appealing to customers who would benefit from that niche
- being in control of the hours of business and day-to-day operations
What are the disadvantages of owning a gym facility?
- overhead costs
- hiring and firing staff
- community networking
- paying taxes
- observing local ordinances
- preserving a continuous stream of clientele for business.
When does pronation distortion syndrome occur?
Occurs in individuals with flat feet, or foot pronation, as well as adducted and internally rotated knees.
What is the Rockport Walk Test designed to assess?
Cardiovascular Fitness level
What are common shortened muscle groups within Upper Crossed Syndrome?
Latissmus Dorsi
Levator Scapulae
Pectoralis Major
What does a skinfold measurement use and what does it aim to do?
A skinfold measurement uses a caliper to measure the amount of subcutaneous fat beneath the skin
What do PAR-Q’s aim to do?
Ensure that the client is ready for physical activity, and the questions that are associated with this have to do with the feelings that the client feels DURING activity
What age classifies an individual as an “older adult”?
65 years or older
What are close-chained exercises?
Exercises that require the distal extremities (hands or feet) are in a fixed position, and the force that the individual exhibits cannot overcome the force of the distal extremities in a fixed position
Examples include squats, push ups, or pull ups
What are open-chained exercises?
Exercises in which the individual’s force that is applied is enough to overcome the force applied by the resistance tool
Examples include Lat Pull Downs, Bench Press, or any machine exercise
Which muscles are tight and weak in lower crossed syndrome?
Tight muscles: iliopsoas, erector spinae
Weak Muscles: Gluteus maximus, abdominals
What are the 7 sites that are most commonly used for circumference measurements?
Calf Chest Neck Waist Thigh Hip Bicep
What is a common mistake when using the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale?
Focusing on just one isolated area of the body
Which assessments are best used to test more advanced clients, such as athletes and those with strength-specific goals?
Bench, squat, Shark Skill, Davies
Which factors are balance influenced by?
Age
Inactivity
Injury
What are the 4 sites that are taken for measurement when using the Durnin formula?
4 sites: biceps, triceps, subscapular, iliac crest
In terms of SAQ drills, what are the amount of drills associated with beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners respectively?
BL: 4-6 drills
IL: 6-8 drills
AL: 6-10 drills
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an independent contractor?
Advantages:
- having control over schedule/marketing/business practices
- having no overhead cost
- ability to generate and develop creative programming
When performing a static pectoral stretch, which arm angle is needed?
90-90 degree angle
Which activity can be performed in both the warm-up and cool-down phase of training?
Self-myofascial release
What is the optimal prescription for individuals with high blood pressure?
3-7 days per week
20-45 minutes
50-75% HR Max
What is the amortization phase in plyometric training?
It occurs between the concentric and eccentric phases of a movement, and requires dynamic stabilization
What is one common compensation that occurs when performing a ball crunch?
Pointing the chin upwards towards the ceiling due to muscles surrounding the cervical spine being pulled; puts excessive strain on the spine
How is neuromuscular specificity best described in terms of exercise?
The speed of contraction and exercise selection
In the case of postural distortions, which type of stretching should be avoided?
Active-isolated stretching
How would synergist dominance best be described?
When incorrect muscle groups take over the function of the weak, inhibited agonist
What kind of injuries and conditions can upper crossed syndrome cause?
Headaches
Biceps tendonitis
Rotator cuff impingement
How can quickness best be described according to NASM?
The ability to react to the velocity of a stimulus and change the motion of the body accordingly
What training frequency would be ideal for new, unconditioned clients?
2 days per week
What is the Karvonen method also referred to as? What is the associated equation?
Heart Rate Reserve Method (HRR)
THR = [(HRMax - HRrest) x desired intensity] + HRrest
According to the integrated performance paradigm, what is also considered the amortization phase?
The second phase (the isometric phase)
What is the best way to describe the integrated performance paradigm?
To move with efficiency
the eccentric phase needs to be decelerated
the isometric phase needs to be stabilized
the concentric phase needs to be accelerated
How would you best describe the stretch-shortening cycle?
Loading of the muscle in the eccentric contraction to prepare for an accelerated contraction
How should you guide someone in the preparation stage?
Help them clarify and dictate their fitness goals/expectation
How long should an individual be asymptomatic from heart disease before engaging in resistance training?
At least 3 months
What is considered the best practice for a personal trainer?
Screening a client for exercise limitations
What is the unique feature of Type IIa muscle fibers?
They can create energy from both anaerobic and aerobic muscle fibers
If an individual is doing prolonged, intense exercise, about how long will it take for their glycogen stores to become depleted?
About 90 minutes
What are the effects that result from excess calcium intake?
Constipation
Nausea
Kidney Stone
Liver damage does NOT result from excess calcium intake
What are the four phases for cardiac rehabilitation and how do they relate to a client’s readiness for exercise?
Chapter 21
Define Balance-Strength Exercises. Examples?
use full range of motion and dynamic control in the mid-range of the motion with up to 3 planes of motion
What kind of exercise is a single leg-lift and chop?
Balance-stabilization exercise
Exercises in Phase 3 of the OPT Model
0-4 core exercises
Example of cardiorespiratory training for a client in Stage 2
5-minute warm-up 1 minute Zone 2 3 minutes Zone 1 1 minute Zone 2 3 minutes Zone 1 1 minute Zone 1 5-minute cool-down
Which muscles may be underactive if the low back arches during an overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
Which group represents injuries that are potentially caused by pronation distortion syndrome?
Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, patellar tendonitis, low back pain
Define a complete protein. Examples?
A complete protein is one that provides all of the essential amino acids in the amount the body needs and is also easy to digest and absorb.
Examples: animal proteins such as meats, eggs, and dairy products
What is an appropriate SAQ drill for seniors?
Stand up to figure 8
What kind of exercise do cone drills fall under?
SAQ stabilization exercise
Why should supine exercises be avoided for women in their second trimester of pregnancy?
Altered blood flow to uterus
What amount of caffeine has been shown to increase performance?
3-6 milligrams (of caffeine) /kg of bodyweight
What would be considered Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant? What should you tell the client to avoid?
Requesting advice from another trainer regarding a client’s distortion patterns
Keeping a written record of a client’s fitness progress
Sharing a client’s fitness progress with their primary care physician
Make sure the client avoids providing health information over generic email
