ACE Personal Trainer Exam TERMS AND EXPLANATIONS 2022/2023
ACE Personal Trainer Exam Static Stretching – Most common stretching technique -Extending the targeted muscle group to its max point and holding it for 30 sec or more. 2 Forms: -Active- Added force is applied by the individual -Passive- Added force is applied by an external force Dynamic Stretching – -Continuous movement patterns that mimic the exercise or sport to be performed. -Purpose is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity Ballistic Stretching – -Used for athletic drills -Repeated bouncing movement to stretch targeted muscle group. -Triggers stretch reflex and may increase risk for injury -Safe if done from low to high-velocity and followed by static stretching Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) – -Held only 2 seconds at a time. -Several sets with specific # of reps and gradually increase resistance by a few degrees each rep Myofascial Release – -Uses a foam roller (or something similar) -Relieves tension and improves flexibility in the FASCIA (system of connective tissues that covers the whole body) and underlying muscle. -Small continuous back-and-forth movements -Over an area of 2-6 in. for 30-60 sec -Amount of pressure is determined by client's pain tolerance Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) – -Use of AUTOGENIC and RECIPROCAL inhibition -3 forms: -Hold-Relax -Contract-Relax -Hold-Relax with agonist contraction
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