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Personal Trainer Practice Test
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1. Which muscular imbalances are related to tightness of the biceps brachii?
2. There are many forms of aerobic activity, but only a few of them are considered to be primary aerobic activities. Which of the following is a primary aerobic activity?
3. You have a client who is interested in improving his muscular strength. He is young and healthy, with no known medical conditions and no history of injury. What prescription should you give him?
4. The pectoralis major is a primary antagonist of which movement listed below?
5. If a risk is highly severe and occurs seldomly, what should you do?
6. Which of the following is not necessary for a healthy diet?
7. Your client wants to improve his grip strength. Which exercise listed below will least accomplish this?
8. What is considered to be the average approximate resting heart rate for both men and women?
9. A young woman has engaged you as her trainer. She is in her early 20s, appears to be very fit, is within her proper weight range and has no known health concerns. Given all of this, what is the very first thing you should do?
10. Which of the following assessments cannot determine actual  body fat composition?
11. If a client has stage II hypertension, what should you avoid?
12. Which of the following mind-body exercise programs is based on the idea that there is a core set of postural muscles that help to keep the body balanced and are essential to providing good support to the spine? This method is divided into two modalities, floor/mat work and work on a reformer.
13. If a client has diabetes, when should you avoid exercise?
14. Which of the following exercise sets represent a correct recommendation for an individual with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, following the guideline of contraindicated
15. What is periodization?
16. You notice your client, who has had 3 months of training experience and who has hypertension, is holding his breath during the concentric phase of heavy reps. What should you do?
17. Which movement is not dangerous to spot?
18. Skeletal muscle consists of two main types of muscle fibers. Which of these muscle fibers are the largest and fastest?
19. To protect yourself legally, and the client, when should you supervise your client?
20. You decide to run some assessments to test a client's mobility. Which of the following tests would be most appropriate?
21. How do you calculate a client's Body Mass Index (BMI)?
22. What represents proper form for an abdominal crunch on a stability ball?
23. It is considered within the scope of practice to offer a specific dietary plan for your clients.
24. The aerobic system is the fastest way for the human body to generate energy.
25. Personal trainers are obligated to do which of the following?

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