While supervising Louise's strength training exercises, the personal trainer notices that her posture shows mild
kyphosis. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

• A.Stretch spinal extensors and rhomboids.
• B.Stretch pectoralis major, and strengthen spinal extensors.
• C.Stop all strength training, and add upper body stretching.
• D.Stretch rhomboids, and strengthen pectoralis major.

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Your client has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and is taking a calcium channel blocker. An
appropriate modification to her training program is to:

• A.Monitor aerobic exercise intensity by utilizing the Karvonen formula.
• B.Increase the duration of the warm-up and cool-down.
• C.Avoid resistance training for the next three months.
• D.Incorporate the use of a heart rate monitor.

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A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes
self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before
and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?

• A.Exercise at the same time every day and ingest additional carbohydrates if glucose levels are less than
  100 mg/dL.
• B.Inject insulin into the muscle the client anticipates working as this will speed the reaction of glucose
  absorption into cells.
• C.Avoid exercise if blood glucose levels are less than 300 mg/dL and ketosis is present before exercise.
• D.Limit fluid intake before, during, and after the workout to prevent hyponatremia.

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Which abnormal postural deviation is observed during the client's push-up?

• A.Lordosis
• B.Scoliosis
• C.Sway back
• D.Kyphosis

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Jamilla injured her knee in a skiing accident three days ago. She tells you she would like to resume exercising
as soon as possible. What is your BEST possible course of action?

• A.Tell her to stay off of her feet until her injury is completely healed.
• B.Design a strength-training program for her with an emphasis on injury prevention.
• C.Recommend she consult an orthopedic specialist before she resumes exercising.
• D.Recommend a reputable physical therapist to help rehabilitate her injury.

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