The muscle fiber type recruited for an endurance event, such as a marathon, would be which of the following? Correct Ans ~ Red slow twitch Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Correct Ans ~ Aging process Where are the rhomboid muscles located? Correct Ans ~ Deep, beneath Traps Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group? Correct Ans ~ Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the size and strength client? Correct Ans ~ Compound Which of the following is NOT measured in a skinfold test? Correct Ans ~ Glutes Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Correct Ans ~ Moving heavy weight What is a primary goal when training an older adult? Correct Ans ~ Improving ADL When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following types of exercise? Correct Ans ~ Exercises in both the prone & supine positions d/t client not being able to lay on stomach or back What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? Correct Ans ~ 60-70% Which of the following test would be used to assess muscular endurance? Correct Ans ~ Squat Test When performing a squat, what movement of the hip is occurring? Correct Ans ~ Extension Neuromuscular failure is most common in which type of training? Correct Ans ~ Ballistic Training - High intensity strength, power, speed and hypertrophy training tend to cause the greatest adaptations in the neuromuscular system What is the name of the receptor within skeletal muscle that is sensitive to changes in muscle length. Correct Ans ~ Muscle Spindle Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic fitness assessment test for new clients? Correct Ans ~ Stiff Leg Deadlift Test The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should affect as much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, perform 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these 3 suggested movements: Correct Ans ~ Pushing Pulling Squatting A trainer notices that their beginning client has performed poorly on various diagnostic tests relating to balance and coordination. Which of the following is the BEST choice for the trainer to implement based solely on this information? Correct Ans ~ Core Conditioning - Core strength helps with balance A trainer decides to implement mostly compound movements into a client's program. Which of the following exercises is NOT a compound movement? Correct Ans ~ Seated dumbbell curls A weight-loss client expresses to her trainer that she would rather not perform resistance training exercises, in order to prevent herself from "bulking up". Which if the following is the BEST way for the trainer to address this situation? Correct Ans ~ Express the importance of resistance training as it pertains to individuals wishing to lose weight A trainer begins working with a slender 18 year old male client seeking to gain muscle mass. The client informs the trainer that he would like to gain 30 pounds of muscle in the first five weeks of training. Which of the following is the MOST proper response from the trainer in this situation? Correct Ans ~ Inform the client that it will likely take four to six months of training to reach this kind of goal Which of the following is a contraindication of exercise? Correct Ans ~ Rapid pulse For the beginner client, whose primary goal is fat loss, the trainer should design an exercise program that includes which of the following: Correct Ans ~ High Rep Range Low Intensity Aerobic Training Static stretching should be performed: Correct Ans ~ At the end of the workout When thinking through a training program for a new client, the trainer should first consider which of the following: Correct Ans ~ How often they can commit to training Which of the following is the BEST reason for a trainer to re-evaluate a client's program? Correct Ans ~ Client is NOT progressing with the exercise program A healthy diet should consist of no more than: Correct Ans ~ 20-25% Which of the following is a contraindication to exercise? Correct Ans ~ Constant light headedness Which of the following is initially utilized when beginning a session with aerobic activity? Correct Ans ~ Glucose Which of the following is the only usable fuel source for the brain? Correct Ans ~ Glucose Ingested protein moves to the stomach where it is acted on by which enzyme? Correct Ans ~ Pepsin Total Caloric Expenditure is: Correct Ans ~ The estimate of calories needed to sustain daily activity Prior to creating and implementing a fitness program, a trainer should: Correct Ans ~ Perform a complete health screening A new, apparently healthy client wishing to improve their cardiorespiratory endurance admits that they smoke a half pack of cigarettes' every day. Which of the following is the BEST way for the trainer to initially address this situation? Correct Ans ~ Casually explain the contraindications of smoking as it relates to performing exercise and how it could impede their results, ask if you can be of any help finding resources that could support them in quitting A client, who has purchased multiple training sessions in advance, continually arrives at the gym more interested in chatting about personal matters than actually working out. A results-oriented trainer should proceed by: Correct Ans ~ Reminding the client of the dedication required to improve their health and well-being and that their time with you is valuable. Explain to them that you want to help them to get the most out of the time you have together In addition to medical history, what is the MOST important thing you should talk to a client about? Correct Ans ~ Their personal fitness goals A client says they want to do an exercise they saw on YouTube that you know is wrong for them, how do you respond? Correct Ans ~ Educate the client on why it's not best for them and then demonstrate an alternative exercise