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 (circumference) measurements, etc. These measurements can be used to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI) or waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), which can provide valuable ...
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 ventilatory threshold assessments. VO2 assessments measure predicted VO2max to give us an idea of a client’s cardiovascular health and fitness. Ventilatory threshold assessments ...
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 progress and increase motivation. These assessments are divided into four categories: anthropometric measurements (body size or body composition), cardiovascular assessments ...
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-part series examining the four main types of functional assessments, we take a closer look at static postural analysis and what information you can gather from this assessment.
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 inadequacies in performing the test protocols, or even by the fear of the results. This article explores the past, present and future of client-centered assessments.
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 some initial functional assessments is necessary for you to be able to design the most effective programs for each client. Here are three assessments you can use to determine the types of training that you will want ...
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 set of 10 to 12 body-weight squats, they have the perception of doing an exercise. What you are really doing, however, is watching the client move and assessing their ...
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 cognitive decline. Get the latest on career-boosting continuing education options like specialist programs, workshops and free webinars designed to help you ...
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 pressure, body fat composition, daily caloric needs and more. Each of those tools will help you find an exercise program that fits your individual needs and goals ...
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 scale). Stages should be 60 to 120 seconds long. Step 3. Recite/read text out loud continually during last 20 to 30 seconds of each stage.