ACTION PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM
When should clients drink water? - ANSWERS-Throughout the day,
before/during/after workout
Water is lost through... - ANSWERS-- skin
- respiratory tract
- urination
- feces
To overcome dehydration, one should drink... - ANSWERS-electrolyte
based drinks
How to AVOID dehydration - ANSWERS-• drink approx. 3L of liquid
every day, especially day before working out
• drink at least 2 cups of liquid 2-3 hours before working out
• replace sweat lost by drinking 1/2 cup or more of liquid every 10-20
minutes
• monitor fluid loss & do not rely on thirst to signal next water break
,• re-hydrate within 2 hours of exercising
Heat Exhaustion - ANSWERS-• occurs when a person is
playing/working/exercising in hot & humid area that causes extensive
sweating & overheating
• the amount of water lost cannot be replaced quick enough to keep body
temp from rising
• body temp does NOT rise above 104*F
Heat Exhaustion: Signs - ANSWERS-o paleness
o moist skin
o sweating
o increased pulse rate
Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms - ANSWERS-o headache
o dizziness
o nausea
o weakness
o muscle cramps
, Heat Stroke - ANSWERS-• occurs when a person is performing
strenuous activity under extremely hot conditions & individual is no
longer able to control body temp
• body temp can be at 105*F or higher & can lead to brain damage or
organ damage
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY
Heat Stroke: Signs - ANSWERS-o flushed skin
o hot and dry
o high BP that drops dramatically very quick
o body ceases sweating
o deterioration in mental performance
Heat Stroke: Symptoms - ANSWERS-o hyperventilation
o confusion
o dizziness
o hallucinations
o unconsciousness or even coma
When should clients drink water? - ANSWERS-Throughout the day,
before/during/after workout
Water is lost through... - ANSWERS-- skin
- respiratory tract
- urination
- feces
To overcome dehydration, one should drink... - ANSWERS-electrolyte
based drinks
How to AVOID dehydration - ANSWERS-• drink approx. 3L of liquid
every day, especially day before working out
• drink at least 2 cups of liquid 2-3 hours before working out
• replace sweat lost by drinking 1/2 cup or more of liquid every 10-20
minutes
• monitor fluid loss & do not rely on thirst to signal next water break
,• re-hydrate within 2 hours of exercising
Heat Exhaustion - ANSWERS-• occurs when a person is
playing/working/exercising in hot & humid area that causes extensive
sweating & overheating
• the amount of water lost cannot be replaced quick enough to keep body
temp from rising
• body temp does NOT rise above 104*F
Heat Exhaustion: Signs - ANSWERS-o paleness
o moist skin
o sweating
o increased pulse rate
Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms - ANSWERS-o headache
o dizziness
o nausea
o weakness
o muscle cramps
, Heat Stroke - ANSWERS-• occurs when a person is performing
strenuous activity under extremely hot conditions & individual is no
longer able to control body temp
• body temp can be at 105*F or higher & can lead to brain damage or
organ damage
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY
Heat Stroke: Signs - ANSWERS-o flushed skin
o hot and dry
o high BP that drops dramatically very quick
o body ceases sweating
o deterioration in mental performance
Heat Stroke: Symptoms - ANSWERS-o hyperventilation
o confusion
o dizziness
o hallucinations
o unconsciousness or even coma
