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Are you studying for the ACE certification exam? Interested in becoming an ACE-certified personal trainer or other fitness professional? Get study tips and gain insight, motivation and confidence from staff here at ACE and learn from others currently studying for the ACE certification exam.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

The Holidays are Here – To Study or Not to Study?

Do you really need to keep studying for your ACE certification exam during the holidays? While a little time off can be good, you don’t want to risk losing your momentum and motivation. Here are some great tips for squeezing in some time to study for your upcoming exam.

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Monday, December 03, 2012

What is the ACE Resource Center and How Should I Use It?

Did you know the ACE Resource Center is staffed with professionals just waiting to help answer your questions? Whether you’re studying for your certification exam or are a new or seasoned fitness professional looking for answers about the industry, our Study Coaches are ready to offer their assistance. Here are some great reasons you might want to contact the ACE Resource Center today.

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Stay Calm or Cram On?

What’s the best way to prepare for your ACE exam? Dr. Michael Mantell offers some great studying strategies that will leave you feeling calm and assured as your exam date approaches, as well as tips on how to reduce anxiety on the day of your exam.

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Monday, November 19, 2012

What are the different types of stretching techniques?

ACE Certification Consultant Makeba Edwards discusses the six common stretching techniques and examples of each.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Nutrition and Supplementation: A Fitness Professional’s Scope of Practice

Clients often turn to their trainers for nutritional advice, so it is essential that you understand exactly what is and is not allowed within a fitness professional’s scope of practice as it relates to nutrition.

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Monday, November 05, 2012

Health Risk Appraisal and Risk Stratification

As a fitness professional, you must know how to perform a Health Risk Appraisal for your clients. This systematic screening will help you identify signs and symptoms of disease, risk factors and family history that will give you a clearer picture of each client's overall health. While there are several forms you can use, the basic ParQ & You and the ACSM Risk Stratification are two of your most important tools for assessing your clients' readiness for exercise.

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Monday, October 29, 2012

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer Study Bundle

To help you prepare for your certification exam, ACE offers three unique study bundles to choose from based on your background, education, work experience and preferred learning style. ACE Study Coach Chris Gagliardi discusses which one is right for you.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

I’m not prepared for my exam! Should I reschedule or retake?

We often receive calls and emails from candidates expressing their fears about not being prepared to sit for their upcoming exam. If you find yourself feeling this same way, here is some great advice to help alleviate those fears and give yourself the best possible chance at success.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

What is a Kinetic Chain?

ACE Study Coach Chris Gagliardi discusses the difference between open-chain and closed-chain movements.

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Monday, October 08, 2012

What is the Thomas Test?

ACE Exercise Physiologist Mark Kelly discusses how to administer the Thomas Test, as well as what mistakes to avoid when performing the assessment.

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