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What is a special population? What would be the personal trainers next step if a potential client was found to have a cardiovascular / pulmonary condition?
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People that are in need of special accommodations or considerations in their workout program.
The personal trainer must consider if he is qualified to train this client, and if the rewards outweigh the risks. |
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Be able to give examples of proper progressions for an aging client.
What is the most efficient of resistance for an elderly, beginning participant and / or child? |
1. Start with light resistance exercises, utilizing machines.
2. Incorporate light balance workouts. 3. Use body weighted exercises. Most efficient resistance for an elderly beginning participant is body weight BW exercises. |
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What is the most significant reason for obesity of young children? When is resistance training not recommended for children?
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Sedentary lifestyle
Heavy resistance training is not recommended for children. |
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What is the physiological cause of heart attacks?
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Death of part of the muscle due to the lack of blood supply. Typically, the loss of blood supply is due to the blockage of the coronary artery from a blood clot.
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Be able to list all nine risk factors for coronary heart disease. Which risk factors for coronary heart disease can be modified or changed?
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1. Sedentary lifestyle
2. Obesity and Being Overweight 3. Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 4. High Blood Pressure 5. High Blood Cholesterol levels 6. Cigarette Smoking 7. Heredity 8. Increasing Age 9. Gender 10. Stress |
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What are HDL’s? LDL’s? What are the physiological effects of common antihypertensive medications?
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HDL - High Density Lipoprotein: good cholesterol
LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein: bad cholesterol Diuretics - increased urination, dehydration, impotence Betablockers - decreased HR, increased of asthmatic conditions ACE - rash, dry, cough, allergic reaction Calcium channel blockers - decreased HR, dizziness, constipation |
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What is hypertension? What consistent blood pressures readings are indicative of a risk factor for coronary heart disease?
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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure and is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
140 over 90 |
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When is a male considered obese? A female? Identify the increased health risks due to obesity.
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Male: 25%
Female: 32% 1. Hormonal deficiency or altered production 2. Excessive strain on joints and muscles 3. Increased risk for diabetes, or coronary diseases 4. Decrease desire to exercise 5. Increase muscular imbalance due to sedentary lifestyle. |
