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Exercise Testing & Prescription Flashcards

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  1. A client performs a 1-RM bench press test and lifts 200 lb. Using the ACSM guideline for muscular strength development, what load range should be prescribed?

    Answer: 70–85% 1-RM (140–170 lb)

    ACSM recommends 70–85% of 1-RM for improving muscular strength in trained individuals, corresponding to 140–170 lb in this case.

  2. Which submaximal cycle ergometer test uses a single steady-state HR and a nomogram to predict VO2max?

    Answer: Åstrand-Rhyming Test

    The Åstrand-Rhyming test uses one 6-minute steady-state workload and a nomogram (corrected for age) to predict VO2max from the resulting heart rate.

  3. During resistance training, performing 2–4 sets of 8–12 repetitions at moderate load is primarily designed to improve:

    Answer: Muscular hypertrophy

    The classic hypertrophy protocol calls for 3–4 sets of 8–12 repetitions at 67–85% 1-RM with moderate rest intervals (60–90 s).

  4. An exercise physiologist is planning flexibility training for a client. Which stretching technique has the greatest evidence for acute increases in range of motion?

    Answer: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

    PNF stretching (contract-relax and hold-relax techniques) consistently produces the largest acute gains in ROM compared to static or dynamic methods.

  5. The RPE scale (Borg 6–20) value of 13 corresponds approximately to which percentage of heart rate reserve?

    Answer: 50–59%

    An RPE of 12–13 ('somewhat hard') corresponds to approximately 50–74% HRR, with 13 aligning most closely with the 50–59% range.

  6. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to exercise testing according to ACSM guidelines?

    Answer: Recent significant change in ECG at rest

    A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting ischemia, injury, or arrhythmia is an absolute contraindication to exercise testing.

  7. For older adults (≥65 years), ACSM recommends adding which component to the standard FITT prescription that may be less emphasized for younger adults?

    Answer: Balance and fall-prevention training

    ACSM specifically recommends balance training 2–3 days/week for older adults to reduce fall risk, a priority not routinely emphasized in younger adult guidelines.