Lesson 8 - INTRODUCING THE ACE INTEGRATED FITNESS TRAINING® (ACE IFT®) MODEL Flashcards
During what phase of the functional movement and resistance training component of the ACE
IFT Model is the application of external resistance to functional movement patterns a primary
focus?
Load training
Why?
The focus of phase 3, or load training, is on applying external resistances, or loads, to functional
movement patterns. Phase 3 applies the traditional resistance-training methodology for
endurance, hypertrophy (or strength-endurance), and strength to the client’s particular goals.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p. 100
A client who is in the load-training phase of functional movement and resistance training will be
working in the anaerobic-endurance training phase of cardiorespiratory training.
False
Why?
While these two phases both represent phase 3 of their respective training components, it is
important to understand that each client will progress from one phase to the next according to
his or her unique needs, goals, and available time to commit to training. Many clients will be at
different phases of the two training components based on their current health and fitness levels.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p.95
No assessments are recommended during the aerobic-base training phase of cardiorespiratory
training.
True
Why?
No assessments are recommended during the aerobic-base training phase, since many of the
clients who start in this phase will be unfit and may have difficulty completing an assessment of
this nature.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p. 102-103
A client who is in phase 3 of the cardiorespiratory training component of the ACE IFT Model is
beginning to utilize the three-zone training model based on ventilatory threshold. Approximately
what percentage of his time should be spent training between VT1 and VT2?
<10%
Why?
The full cardiorespiratory exercise program should be composed of:
Zone 1 (at or below VT1): 70–80% of training time Zone 2 (between VT1 and VT2): <10% of training time Zone 3 (at or above VT2): 10–20% of training time
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p. 104
Clients working in the anaerobic-power training phase of the ACE IFT Model generally have goals
related to _____________.
Short-duration, high-intensity efforts during longer endurance events
Why?
Clients working in this phase of cardiorespiratory training will be training for competition and
have specific goals that relate to short-duration, high-intensity efforts during longer endurance events, such as speeding up to stay with a pack in road cycling.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p. 105-106
What is the most important goal when working with special-population clientele?
To provide them with initial positive experiences that promote adherence through easily
achieved initial successes
Why?
The most important goal with all clients is to provide them with initial positive experiences that
promote adherence through easily achieved initial successes.
ACE Personal Trainer Manual, 5 edition, p.106
