Anthropometric Measurements: When to Use this Assessment - ACE
Apr 11, 2014 · This blog focuses on anthropometric measurements, which includes things like height, weight, percent body fat, etc., and can be broken into two categories: body composition and body size. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to identify the most appropriate assessment for your client.
Physiological Assessments: Cardiovascular Assessments - ACE
Feb 19, 2019 · Knowing which assessments to use on your clients—and when—is an important part of being a fitness professional. After all, assessments can go a long way toward showing your clients the progress they are making—or, if used incorrectly, can be a source of discouragement. In this second of a four-part series, cardiovascular assessments are discussed, along with …
Physiological Assessments: Muscular Fitness Assessments - ACE
May 2, 2014 · Knowing which assessments to use on your clients—and when—is an important part of being a fitness professional. After all, assessments can go a long way toward showing your clients the progress they are making—or, if used incorrectly, can be a source of discouragement. In this third of a four-part series, muscular fitness assessments are discussed, along with …
Assessing Functional Fitness in Mature Adults - ACE
Sep 5, 2017 · Improving physical function should be one of your primary objectives when working with your older clients. Because older adults vary widely in their physical abilities, conducting some initial functional assessments is necessary for you to be able to design the most effective programs for each client. Here are three assessments you can use to determine the types of …
Client-centered Assessments: Past, Present and Future
Not all clients need or desire a complete fitness assessment at the beginning of their programs, and for many they may be demotivating. This article explores the past, present and future of client-centered assessments, and how you can use the ACE Mover Method to manage a client’s expectations and utilize assessments and reassessments to bolster their motivation and help …
ACE Fit | Physical Activity Calorie Counter
Physical activity is the second largest factor contributing to a person's daily caloric requirements and is the most variable. This number changes based on the frequency, intensity, and duration of a person's workouts. When weight loss is a goal, regular physical activity is the most effective way to increase the body's caloric expenditure.
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Let’s Talk Posture: Assessment and Correction - ACE
Posture Assessment Methods. There are many ways to assess clients’ postures. According to a 2014 review in the Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, these include visual observation, plumbline, goniometry, photographic methods, radiographic methods, photogrammetric methods, a flexiruler and electromagnetic tracking devices.
Why It's So Critical to Conduct the Right Assessments - ACE
By Justin Price, M.A.The first in a three-part series focused on postural assessments, this article explains why traditional fitness assessments fail to take into consideration a person’s baseline musculoskeletal condition prior to starting an exercise program, and how to use static structural assessments to help clients minimize the impact of their musculoskeletal limitations.
ACE Fit | Risk of Chronic Disease Tool
Participation in a program of regular exercise delivers tremendous health benefits. Specifically, physical activity can reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and some cancers. Despite its many benefits, there are risks inherent in physical activity.