A client wants to work on chest muscles by using an exercise learned in a group exercise class. While standing and holding 2-lb (1 kg) dumbbells with shoulders abducted and externally rotated and elbows flexed, the client demonstrates the exercise by horizontally adducting and horizontally abducting the shoulders. What should an ACE certified Personal Trainers response be?

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

B. "This Is a great exercise tor 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 contramdicated for everyone because it places the shoulders in abduction and external rotation."

Which of the following would he MOST appropriate when selecting aerobic activities for small group training with adolescents'?

A. Select activities similar to those utilized for adults in group personal training.

B. Select low-intensity activities that can be sustained for a long duration.

C. Select fun activities performed at moderate to vigorous intensity that are intermittent in nature.

D. Select high impact activities such as hopping, skipping and jumping.

Using the stages of change model, which stage of change would BEST describe a client who purchased sessions to become more consistent with his exercising?

A. Action

B. Precontemplation

C. Contemplation

D. Preparation

What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

A. Behind the client, prepared to put arms around the client's upper torso

B. Beside the client, prepared to grab the bar

C. In front of the client, prepared grab the bar

D. A position with full view of the client's technique

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder BEST characterized by:

A. Significant loss of body weight due to inadequate caloric balance.

B. Weight loss resulting from starvation.

C. Excessive weight loss resulting from too much exercise.

D. Attempted weight loss, with periodic episodes of overeating and purging.