Personal Trainer Course - Canadian Fitness Education Services

•    Two    or  more    CVD risk factors (as discussed in the previous

chapter);

•    Resting    HR  greater than    100 bpm (for    all fitness levels) or  

below   60  bpm (for    a   sedentary,  unfit   person);

•    Males  over    45  years   or  females over    55  if  they    wish    to  start   a   

vigorous exercise program (greater than 60 per cent HRR or 77

per cent MHR);

•    Respiratory or Metabolic disorder;

•    Musculoskeletal system disorder;

•    Recently   undergone   orthopedic surgery;

•    Other  conditions; Hernia, Pre/post-natal, Chronic illness or

infection;

•    Taking prescription medications that may effect exercise

The Personal Trainer’s role is in the prevention of disease

through exercise and healthy lifestyle. This chapter will outline

specific    guidelines  for frequency,  intensity,  time,   and type    of  ex-

ercise for apparently healthy adults. The following are guidelines

only. The Personal Trainer will need to use their professional

judgment regarding where within the range to start the individual.

Remember, it is always recommended to start with conservative

workload, with focus on education, posture, body mechanics, and

pacing. Progression should be slow and gradual depending on

the client’s response to the initial workload.

Program Design for the Apparently Healthy Adult

The ACSM recommends these F.I.T.T. guidelines for the appar-

ently healthy adult.

Cardiovascular Program

Frequency:

Moderate    intensity   exercise    at  least   five    days    per week;

OR vigorous intensity exercise at least three days per week;

OR  a   combination of  three   to  five    days    per week    of  moderate    and 

vigorous intensity exercise

Intensity:

Combination of moderate intensity (40 per cent to less than 60

per cent HRR) and vigorous intensity (greater than 60 per cent

HRR)

Time:

At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise to a total of

150 minutes;

OR at least 20 – 25 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise to a

total of 75 minutes;

OR at least 20 – 30 minutes of moderate and vigorous exercise.

If the client is unable to manage 20 or 30 minutes continuously,

it is recommended that they complete intermittent sessions of at

least 10 minutes to the sum of 20 or 30 minutes.

Chapter 13 Health Screening and Program Design Within the Scope of Practice

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