In the initial conversation with a new client, a personal trainer finds out that the client has hired the trainer
because the client's spouse thinks it will help the client stick to an exercise program. The trainer learns that the
client has been unsuccessful in previous attempts to exercise regularly, and the client expresses uncertainty
that the outcome will be different this time. Which statement would be the MOST appropriate for the personal
trainer to make at this time?

• A. "Let's start out with some goals. It's hard to get somewhere without knowing what you want to achieve.
  What do you want to get out of your training sessions?"
• B. "I've used behavior contracts with other clients who had failed in the past. They really help keep you on
  track. Let's go over the details."
• C. "Your husband steered you on the right path. Hiring a trainer will make all the difference. I know I can
  motivate you."
• D. "I understand that you are unsure of how this will turn out, so let's start with the past. You said that you
  have tried to exercise on a regular basis before. What made you stop?"

A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot
afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for
advice. Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?

• A. Suggest that the client attend one of the center's resistance-training classes, explaining that the support
  from others may really motivate the client to strength train.
• B. Offer to train the client at home for a cheaper price than the club charge because it is evident that the
  client needs personal training.
• C. Suggest doing resistance training with the client for free during the week at the club.
• D. Suggest that if the client saves up money, perhaps in a few months they may be able to hire a personal
  trainer to help with weight training.

After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer
to review. This is inappropriate because:

• A. Someone could access and alter the data.
• B. Clients may not have access to their training records.
• C. Fitness evaluations should not be reviewed by the head trainer
• D. The fitness evaluation is not in a secure location.

Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently
makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently
using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise. Which of the following teaching methods would be
MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?

• A. Use the same words and methods every time for consistency and to reduce confusion.
• B. Continue to demonstrate proper strength-training techniques to the client.
• C. Incorporate a kinesthetic method to guide the client through effective execution.
• D. Continue to praise the client for progress even when the execution is not correct.