Have you recently begun your studies and feel overwhelmed by the science? Let us help you! Here’s what you need to know from the Essentials of Exercise Science book to not only be successful on the ACE exam, but to become a top-notch personal trainer!

I know we talk about anatomy a lot on this blog (see here and here) but that is because anatomy is a challenging and anxiety producing subject for many candidates.

We are all familiar with our mothers or teachers telling us to stand up straight and don’t slouch so much. Turns out, they might have known what they were talking about. Your certification materials talk about posture primarily with regards to lordosis, kyphosis, and sway back.

Many candidates are a bit overwhelmed by the information they see when they first open their study materials. The ACE’s Essentials of Exercise Science for Fitness Professionals manual and the first four chapters of the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual are filled with information on foundational exercise science.

Ahhh, anatomy…everyone’s favorite subject. It may be because anatomy comes first in your studies, or maybe because it’s so in depth, but anatomy seems to be the first and sometimes biggest frustration for candidates.

The cardiovascular system. We’ve all got one. We all know circulation of blood is fundamental to our survival. But what is the primary purpose of the cardiovascular system? And why is it so important?