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Question 1

What HR changes are observed as a result of chronic aerobic training?

Answer 1

both sub maximal HR for standard exercise task, and resting HR decrease

Question 2

Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?

Answer 2

increased capillary density

Question 3

Which body fat distribution pattern is most commonly associated w/an increased risk of metabolic disease?

Answer 3

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Question 4

The ________ is the muscle responsible for inspiration during quiet breathing.

Answer 4

diaphragm

Question 5

One difference between over-reaching and over-training is that…

Answer 5

overtraining involves a syndrome of prolonged fatigue in athletes whereas over-reaching may be planned, short-term training phase of high-intensity exercise followed by short-term recovery

Question 6

52 yrs old sedentary female. BP 150/70mmHg and total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL desires to begin a vigorous intensity exercise program. How should the personal trainer advise the client?

Answer 6

begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained

Question 7

Proper spotting technique for the forward step lunge when using a barbell involves positioning yourself…

Answer 7

behind the client placing your hands on their waist if balance starts to become compromised

Question 8

Over-training symptoms include…

Answer 8

decreased neuromuscular strength

Question 9

What is bradycardia?

Answer 9

HR less than 60 beats per min.

Question 10

Muscular balance in a resistance training session may be achieved by alternating, what?

Answer 10

leg extensions and leg curls

Question 11

What is tachycardia?

Answer 11

HR greater than 100 beats per min.

Question 12

Which muscles are used to flex the knee joint?

Answer 12

hamstrings, garcilis, sartouris

Question 13

ACSM recommendation for an effective strength training program for a menopausal client?

Answer 13

10-15 reps per set of moderate to vigorous intensity for 8-10 major muscle groups

Question 14

Which statement is NOT an ACSM guideline for aerobic exercise and the older adult?

Answer 14

exercise must be vigorous and continuous to be beneficial

Question 15

What is the order of normal electrical conduction of the heart?

Answer 15

SA node AV node Bundle of His bundle branches Purkinje fibers

Question 16

Which is most associated w/proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

Answer 16

stretching techniques

Question 17

Your client reports that she drank a 20 oz. cup of coffee 20 mins. prior to her exercise session. How might this affect her HR and blood pressure responses?

Answer 17

increase blood pressure and increase HR

Question 18

During your initial assessment of your client, you notice her resting HR is 45 beats per min., while asymptomatic and not taking any medication. Based on this info what best describes the HR?

Answer 18

bradycardia

Question 19

Which structure is responsible for maintaining ratio-ventricular vale closure in the heart?

Answer 19

papillary muscle

Question 20

42 yrs old male, stock broker. His health history revealed total cholesterol 185 mg/dL, HDL 32mg/dL, LDL 110mg/dL, resting BP 138/80Hg, waist circumference 98cm. Based on client’s risk, what is appropriate for the client to do?

Answer 20

begin a vigorous exercise program immediately