To help a client struggling to adhere to his weight loss program, what would be the MOST effective strategy?

• A.Offer to exercise with the client to increase support.
• B.Reduce his level of intensity to maximize fat burning.
• C.Decrease his level of intensity, but maintain his frequency of participation.
• D.Review the short-term goals of his exercise program.

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During initial screening and assessment, a client has shown excessive tightness in the hip flexors. The ACE
certified Personal Trainer has been working on improving the client's flexibility of the psoas, rectus femoris,
and adductors. After three weeks, little progress has been made. Which exercise could be implemented to help
improve the client's mobility of the hip flexors?

• A.Overhead squats
• B.Reverse crunches
• C.Bridging
• D.Plank

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After eight weeks of a running program, a client reports having developed discomfort in the shins. Which of
the following is the MOST appropriate course of action?

• A.Maintain the training program as designed, and evaluate the quality of the client's running shoes.
• B.Rest and take some time off until the discomfort subsides.
• C.Vary the client's modality to incorporate non or low impact activities such as biking, water exercise, or
  rowing.
• D.Incorporate the RICE protocol, and apply topical analgesic cream prior to each workout.

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Maria is experiencing pain around her knee when she runs for more than 20 minutes. This began three weeks
ago, so she decides to ask you for advice. What should you do?

• A.Give a few suggestions to try before she consults a physician.
• B.Advise the client to consult with a personal trainer who is more experienced with runners.
• C.Suggest Maria perform high-repetition, low-weight leg extension exercises to strengthen her quads.
• D.Listen to her problem, document her symptoms, and refer her to a physician.

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Which is one key component of a SMART goal?

• A.That it be time-bound
• B.That It be meaningful
• C.That it be reliable
• D.That it be special

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