Physiological Assessments: Cardiovascular Assessments - ACE
2019年2月19日 · 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
2014年5月2日 · Knowing which assessments to use on your clients—and when—is an important part of being a fitness professional. After all, assessments can go a long way toward showing your clients the progress they are making—or, if used incorrectly, can be a source of discouragement. In this third of a four-part series, muscular fitness assessments are discussed, along with …
Assessing Functional Fitness in Mature Adults - ACE
2017年9月5日 · 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 …
Practical Application of Functional Assessments: Static Postural …
2015年5月11日 · 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.
How to Simplify Assessments for New Personal Training Clients
2019年12月10日 · 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 ...
New Preparticipation Screening Guidelines: What Health and ... - ACE
2018年1月26日 · Identifying individuals with diagnosed CV and metabolic disease. Using signs and symptoms, disease history, current PA levels and desired exercise intensity to guide recommendations. Identifying planned exercise intensity. For more information about the new exercise preparticipation health screening process, see New Preparticipation Guidelines ...
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.
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 Fit | Physical Activity Calorie Counter
Most health organizations recommend a weight-loss rate of no more than 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 kg to 0.91 kg) per week. To determine your caloric expenditure during typical physical activities, select the specific activity along with the intensity (if provided) from the menu below. You will also need to input the activity duration and your body weight.