AFAA Personal Fitness Training Chapter 8
Applied Resistance Training
What is a primary responsibility of personal fitness trainers on a day to day basis? -
Teach, supervise, spot and cue appropriate resistance training exercises.
What are some of the common reasons why a client might hire a trainer? -
Wants to be motivated to exercise
Isn't sure what to do in the "weight room"
Wants to be sure they are exercising correctly
Wants the trainer's help to avoid getting hurt
They already know the basics, and now wants to learn different harder exercises.
One of your professional and legal responsibilities is to _ -
Provide proper spotting to the client
Why is spotting important? -
Enhances client safety, as well as in guiding proper alignment and exercise technique.
What are some high risk exercises? -
Barbell squats, bench and incline presses
Under some circumstances, failure to spot has been judged _ -
Tantamount to willful and wanton conduct.
What are general spotting guidelines? -
1. Keep loose plates, barbells, dumbbells, and other equipment in their place and out of the
way
2. Be sure that you are strong enough to assist your client if needed. Some exercises, such as a
back squat, may need more than one spotter.
3. Practice injury prevention. When spotting, keep your knees flexed, back in neutral alignment,
and abdominals tight in case you have to suddenly assist.
4. Keep hands as close to the weights as possible without obstructing the movement. When
assisting with a bar, use the appropriate closed grip for the lift.
5. Make sure the bar is evenly loaded, and always use clips and collars.
6. Communicate with your client about how many more reps will be performed and whether or
not you are going to assist.
7. Assist any time the predetermined movement speed decreased.
What are the hands on techniques? -
Maintained touch
Palpation
Knife Edge
Move away
Move towards
