Special Populations and Flexibility Training Flashcards

When training an older adult (65+), which of the following exercise adaptations is MOST important per NASM guidelines?

Answer: Emphasizing balance, mobility, and fall-prevention training

For older adults, NASM emphasizes balance, proprioception, and functional mobility training to reduce fall risk and maintain independence.

Autogenic inhibition, used in self-myofascial release (foam rolling), works primarily by:

Answer: Activating the GTO to relax the target muscle

Sustained pressure on the muscle during foam rolling activates the GTO, causing autogenic inhibition—a reflexive relaxation of the target muscle.

Which type of stretching involves moving a limb through its full range of motion in a controlled manner?

Answer: Dynamic stretching

Dynamic stretching uses controlled, active movements to take joints through their full range of motion, increasing tissue temperature and neuromuscular readiness.

For a pregnant client in the second trimester, which exercise position should generally be AVOIDED?

Answer: Supine (lying on back)

The supine position after the first trimester can compress the vena cava, reducing venous return and potentially causing supine hypotensive syndrome.

Static stretching is BEST performed during which part of the workout to improve flexibility?

Answer: After exercise, during the cool-down phase

Static stretching is most effective and safest during the cool-down when muscles are warm and pliable, and it does not impair performance as it might pre-exercise.

A client with type 2 diabetes should be monitored for which primary concern during exercise?

Answer: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Exercise increases glucose uptake by muscles, which can cause hypoglycemia, especially if the client is taking insulin or other glucose-lowering medications.