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ACE GFI Practice Test Questions and
Answers – 100% Pass
When planning for your high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, which of the following
progressions would cause the GREATEST increase in the intensity of a squat?
-Adding an overhead arm movement during the down phase of the squat
-Introducing jumping squats
-Increasing the volume of music
-Traveling laterally from one side of the room to the other - Answer✔✔-Introducing jumping
squats pg.87
Which of the following responses from participants would indicate that they are exercising at
moderate-intensity during the cardiorespiratory conditioning segment of a group fitness class?
Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
Confirming that they are exercising at 90% of maximal heart rate
Acknowledging that they are a +3 to +4 on the Dyspnea Scale
Responding to talk test cues in single words or a nod of the head - Answer✔✔-Reporting that
they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
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An indoor cycling instructor should advise participants to wear which of the following types of
shoes?
Free-motion shoes
Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
Running style shoes
Cross-training shoes - Answer✔✔-Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
During a push-up sequence, you notice a participant with a swayed back and limited movement.
What is the MOST appropriate regression to offer the class?
Dropping the knees to the floor
Changing to a triceps push-up
Holding a high plank position
Reducing the number of repetitions - Answer✔✔-Dropping the knees to the floor pg.140/video
Which of the following exercises has a PRIMARY focus of increasing strength in the pectoralis
major muscles?
Supine medicine ball chest press
Standing dumbbell lateral raises
Standing dumbbell flyes with elbows bent, hands above elbows, and upper arms moving
horizontally
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Front plank with hands on the ground and elbows extended - Answer✔✔-Supine medicine ball
chest press pg.47
Which of the following intervals BEST represents a 1:2 work-to-recovery ratio?
1 minute of running followed by 30 seconds of walking
1 minute of easy jogging followed by 2 minutes of running
30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging
30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of easy jogging - Answer✔✔-30 seconds of
running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging pg.90
What guideline would be MOST appropriate to follow when teaching a class designed for
participants with arthritis?
Advise participants with rheumatoid arthritis to continue to exercise during flare-ups
If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is between 83 and
88º F (28 to 31º C)
Use only resistance tubing during the resistance-training segment
Increase intensity, but decrease frequency to reduce stress on the joints - Answer✔✔->If
conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is between 83 and 88º F
(28 to 31º C) pg.150
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A new participant informs you after class that he really enjoyed the class, but felt like he was
having trouble learning some of the choreography. Which of the following techniques is MOST
important to use to learn more about the participant's feelings?
Asking open-ended questions
Summarizing what he said in concise sentences
Clarifying the main points of concern
Maintaining a warm smile during the conversation - Answer✔✔-Asking open-ended questions
pg.99
Which of the following exercises is the BEST choice to enhance hip mobility?
Glute bridge
Cat/camel
Side plank
Prisoner rotations - Answer✔✔-Glute bridge pg.82-83
What is the PRIMARY benefit a GFI receives from attending other instructors' group fitness
classes?
Recruiting new participants to attend the GFI's class.
Completing the GFI's own workout without having to teach.
Gathering new ideas and instructional methods
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ACE GFI Practice Test Questions and
Answers – 100% Pass
When planning for your high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, which of the following
progressions would cause the GREATEST increase in the intensity of a squat?
-Adding an overhead arm movement during the down phase of the squat
-Introducing jumping squats
-Increasing the volume of music
-Traveling laterally from one side of the room to the other - Answer✔✔-Introducing jumping
squats pg.87
Which of the following responses from participants would indicate that they are exercising at
moderate-intensity during the cardiorespiratory conditioning segment of a group fitness class?
Reporting that they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
Confirming that they are exercising at 90% of maximal heart rate
Acknowledging that they are a +3 to +4 on the Dyspnea Scale
Responding to talk test cues in single words or a nod of the head - Answer✔✔-Reporting that
they are exercising at an RPE of 3 to 4
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An indoor cycling instructor should advise participants to wear which of the following types of
shoes?
Free-motion shoes
Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
Running style shoes
Cross-training shoes - Answer✔✔-Stiff-soled shoes pg.62
During a push-up sequence, you notice a participant with a swayed back and limited movement.
What is the MOST appropriate regression to offer the class?
Dropping the knees to the floor
Changing to a triceps push-up
Holding a high plank position
Reducing the number of repetitions - Answer✔✔-Dropping the knees to the floor pg.140/video
Which of the following exercises has a PRIMARY focus of increasing strength in the pectoralis
major muscles?
Supine medicine ball chest press
Standing dumbbell lateral raises
Standing dumbbell flyes with elbows bent, hands above elbows, and upper arms moving
horizontally
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Front plank with hands on the ground and elbows extended - Answer✔✔-Supine medicine ball
chest press pg.47
Which of the following intervals BEST represents a 1:2 work-to-recovery ratio?
1 minute of running followed by 30 seconds of walking
1 minute of easy jogging followed by 2 minutes of running
30 seconds of running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging
30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of easy jogging - Answer✔✔-30 seconds of
running followed by 1 minute of easy jogging pg.90
What guideline would be MOST appropriate to follow when teaching a class designed for
participants with arthritis?
Advise participants with rheumatoid arthritis to continue to exercise during flare-ups
If conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is between 83 and
88º F (28 to 31º C)
Use only resistance tubing during the resistance-training segment
Increase intensity, but decrease frequency to reduce stress on the joints - Answer✔✔->If
conducting aquatic exercise, check to make sure the water temperature is between 83 and 88º F
(28 to 31º C) pg.150
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A new participant informs you after class that he really enjoyed the class, but felt like he was
having trouble learning some of the choreography. Which of the following techniques is MOST
important to use to learn more about the participant's feelings?
Asking open-ended questions
Summarizing what he said in concise sentences
Clarifying the main points of concern
Maintaining a warm smile during the conversation - Answer✔✔-Asking open-ended questions
pg.99
Which of the following exercises is the BEST choice to enhance hip mobility?
Glute bridge
Cat/camel
Side plank
Prisoner rotations - Answer✔✔-Glute bridge pg.82-83
What is the PRIMARY benefit a GFI receives from attending other instructors' group fitness
classes?
Recruiting new participants to attend the GFI's class.
Completing the GFI's own workout without having to teach.
Gathering new ideas and instructional methods
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