ACSM Exercise Prescription 3

Question 1

ACSM recommends that resistance training for general health should include exercises targeting how many major muscle groups?

Accepted Answer

8-10

Answer

ACSM recommends training 8-10 major muscle groups per session to ensure comprehensive muscular development and balance.

Question 2

Which mode of flexibility training does ACSM consider most appropriate for post-exercise cool-down in the general population?

Accepted Answer

Static stretching

Answer

ACSM recommends static stretching during cool-down because muscles are warm, compliance is easy, and injury risk is low.

Question 3

For improving muscular endurance, ACSM recommends performing resistance exercises at what percentage of 1-RM?

Accepted Answer

≤50% 1-RM

Answer

ACSM recommends loads ≤50% 1-RM with higher repetitions (≥15) to target muscular endurance adaptations.

Question 4

What minimum weekly volume of moderate-intensity aerobic activity does ACSM recommend for substantial health benefits in adults?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

ACSM recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for substantial health benefits.

Question 5

During a graded exercise test, a client reaches 85% of age-predicted HRmax without symptoms. This endpoint is an example of which test criterion?

Accepted Answer

Submaximal termination criterion

Answer

Reaching a pre-set submaximal HR target (e.g., 85% HRmax) is a standard submaximal termination criterion used in non-diagnostic tests.

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