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Questions 51

Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following skin fold site locations is CORRECT?

Options:
A.

A horizontal fold on the thigh midway between the hip and knee joint

B.

A vertical fold on the posterior mid-line of the triceps, midway between the acromion and

olecranon processes

C.

A diagonal fold on the chest, 1/3 the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple

D.

A vertical fold of the abdominal 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

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Questions 52

A client preparing for her first 10K run decides to experiment with a carbohydrate-loading regimen listed in a running magazine to increase glycogen storage. She reported feeling irritable and fatigued during the first three days, and then feeling bloated during the last three days. What program revisions might you suggest to help her achieve her goal?

Options:
A.

Revise her dietary plan to include 60-65% of calories originating from carbohydrates.

B.

Revise her dietary plan to include 65-75% of calories originating from carbohydrates.

C.

Increase hydration levels and recovery times during the glycogen-reduction stage.

D.

Increase exercise duration and intensity during the glycogen-reduction stage.

Questions 53

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

Options:
A.

Decreased blood pressure.

B.

Decreased heart rate.

C.

Increased heart rate.

D.

Increased blood pressure.

Questions 54

After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:

Options:
A.

Someone could access and alter the data.

B.

The fitness evaluation is not in a secure location.

C.

Fitness evaluations should not be reviewed by the head trainer

D.

Clients may not have access to their training records.

Questions 55

Which of the following is a criterion for terminating a submaximal-graded exercise test?

Options:
A.

The subject's exercise heart rate is 150 bpm.

B.

The subject demonstrates labored breathing.

C.

The subject requests to stop.

D.

Systolic blood pressure exceeds 180 mm Hg.

Questions 56

A client says she wants to work on her chest muscles using an exercise she learned in a group exercise class. Holding 2 pound (1 kg) dumbbells with her shoulders abducted and externally rotated and her elbows flexed, she demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting her shoulders. What should your response be?

Options:
A.

"This exercise does not activate the pectoralis major muscles."

B.

"This is a great exercise for the pectoralis major and rhomboid muscles. Let's include it in your program."

C.

"This exercise uses the chest, but there are more effective exercises that I can show you."

D.

"This exercise is contraindicated for everyone because it places the shoulders in abduction and external rotation."

Questions 57

Tightness in which of the following muscles would MOST likely contribute to chronic lower back problems?

Options:
A.

Iliopsoas

B.

Latissimus dorsi

C.

Transverse abdominus

D.

Gluteus maximus

Questions 58

Which of the following describes proper performance of the bench press exercise?

Options:
A.

Hips remain in contact with the bench at all times.

B.

The bar should be lowered no farther than two inches above the chest

C.

Exhale throughout the lowering phase.

D.

The bar should be held below the nipple line in the "up" position.

Questions 59

Which of the following is recommended for replacing footwear?

Options:
A.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after one to two months but will remain useful if clients replace the innersoles on a regular basis.

B.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after three to six months of regular use (approximately 350 to 500 miles or 560 to 800 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.

C.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after seven to eight months of regular use (approximately 500 to 700 miles or 800 to 1.125 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.

D.

Athletic shoes will lose their cushioning after a year of regular use (approximately 700 to 900 miles or 1,125 to 1,450 km of running) but should be replaced sooner if clients see the bottom of the shoe wearing down unevenly.

Questions 60

Your client is an endurance athlete who approaches you about using carnitine to enhance his performance. Your BEST response would be to:

Options:
A.

Recommend that he take his carnitine with fruit juice to enhance absorption.

B.

Encourage him to use carnitine to enhance his interval workouts.

C.

Suggest journaling his workouts to monitor progress while using carnitine.

D.

Tell him that research does not support enhanced performance from carnitine use.

Exam Code: ACE-Personal-Trainer
Certification Provider: ACE Fitness
Exam Name: ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam
Last Update: Jan 20, 2025
Questions: 274
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