Course (Intro and Unit 1) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Who is a personal trainer? -
correct answer ✅A person that is educated and trained to help
clients perform strength and/or cardio training safely and properly,
which could better their healthy.
The % of Americans remain sedentary? -
correct answer ✅About 28%
Discuss how exercise can alleviate at least ten medical problems or
health-related conditions. -
correct answer ✅1) Allergies - controls the nasal congestion by
helping the blood flow through the nasal
2) Depression - helps speed up the metabolism and deliver oxygen
that improves circulation in the brain.
3) Heart Disease - decreases body fat, LDL, increases the efficiency
of the heart and lungs, decreases blood pressure and heart rate.
4)Anxiety - triggers release of mood altering chemicals in the brain.
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Course (Intro and Unit 1) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
5) Arthritis - by the joints increase movement, it helps equal out
cartilage and circulation through the joint space.
6)Lung Disease - helps strengthen the muscles that help with
breathing and boosts oxygens levels in the blood stream.
7)Cancer - helps with ideal body weight and keeps body fat down.
8)High Blood Pressure - reduces the level of stress that could
constrict the arteries and veins, increases the release of
endorphins, raises the HDL levels, and lower resting heart rate.
9) Diabetes - lowers blood sugar levels, strengthen muscles and
heart, improves circulation and reduce stress.
10) Back pain - improves strengthen in abdominals and lower back
muscles. Also stretches out the hamstrings.
List 8 areas of knowledge a personal trainer should know. -
correct answer ✅1)Exercise programming