ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Exam
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) (Page 6 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026

What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

  1. Increases heart rate recovery time
  2. Produces an elevated heart rate
  3. Decreases heart rate recovery time
  4. Produces a lower heart rate

Answer(s): D



A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement injury. Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury?

  1. Biceps curl
  2. Trtceps push-downs
  3. Seated row
  4. Upright row

Answer(s): A



A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine headaches. Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?

  1. Heart rate monitor
  2. Karvonen formula (HR reserve)
  3. Age-predicted heart rate
  4. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)

Answer(s): A



Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?

  1. 110/84 mmHg
  2. 117/76 mmHg
  3. 120/90 mmHg
  4. 128/72 mmHg

Answer(s): C



What would be an appropriate posting on an ACE certified Personal Trainer's professional social media homepage?

  1. "Check out this new research article about five-finger shoes."
  2. ''Try out this great diet supplement to lose a quick five pounds."
  3. "Congrats to my client Mary who finally lost those last 10 pounds!"
  4. "Job hunting ready to move on Please contact me with any opportunities."

Answer(s): D






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