Anthropometric Measurements: When to Use this Assessment - ACE
Apr 11, 2014 · Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to identify the most appropriate assessment for your client. Body size measurements include height, weight, girth …
Physiological Assessments: Cardiovascular Assessments - ACE
Feb 19, 2019 · This blog focuses on the two types of cardiovascular assessments: VO2 assessments (treadmill assessments, cycle ergometer assessments, field tests, etc.) and …
Physiological Assessments: Muscular Fitness Assessments - ACE
May 2, 2014 · Physiological Assessments: Muscular Fitness Assessments. Muscular Fitness Assessments. Assessments performed at the start of a client’s program can be used to track …
Practical Application of Functional Assessments: Static Postural …
May 11, 2015 · Functional assessments are an important tool for determining how to design individualized strength and flexibility programs for your clients. In this first installment of a four …
Client-centered Assessments: Past, Present and Future
In fact, assessments may demotivate some individuals, as they may feel uncomfortable, intimidated, overwhelmed or embarrassed by their current physical condition, their …
Assessing Functional Fitness in Mature Adults - ACE
Sep 5, 2017 · Improving physical function should be one of your primary objectives when working with your older clients. Because older adults vary widely in their physical abilities, conducting …
How to Simplify Assessments for New Personal Training Clients
Dec 10, 2019 · Keep in mind that the only thing separating an assessment from an exercise is the amount of information provided to a client. When you ask a new personal training client to do a …
Senior Fitness Specialist | Continuing Education - ACE
2.5 ACE CECs. As an ACE Senior Fitness Specialist, you’ll help a growing population of older adults gain strength, ward off muscle deterioration and reduce inactivity-related disease and …
Free Fitness Tool and Calculators from ACE
Tools & Calculators. ACE Fit offers a number of free tools and calculators to help you determine everything from your body mass index (BMI) to your target heart rate zone, your blood …
ACE IFT Model for Cardiorespiratory Training: Phases 1–4
Step 1. 3–5 minute warm-up with HR<120 bpm (RPE of 2 to 3) Step 2. Begin first stage of test measuring steady-state HR (aim for HR of approximately 120 bpm, or RPE = 3 to 4 on 0–10 …