Client Situations 3

Chapter 14

You are training a new client, Max Energy, who expressed his dislike for cooling down after his morning running session. Using the Tell-Show-Do method of educating, create a lesson plan for teaching Max a proper cool-down

a. Tell – Explain the benefits of a proper cool-down (decreases residual muscle soreness, increased flexibity, reduce likelihood of injury) and dangers of improper cool-downs (blood pooling and stress on the cardiovascular system).

b. Show Demonstrate by reducing the jog to a fast walk and then to a slow walk. Demonstrate stretches that can be used at the end of the session( calves, hamstrings, hip flexors, guadriceps, etc.)

c. Do- Observe Max during the end of his run and give him positive feedback as he properly cools down. Offer constructive feedback when he does not perform he cool-down properly.

Upon attempting to teach Max Energy a proper cooldown, he displays resistance to learning.

a. List some of the nonverbal cues you are likely to observe from Max. – Max may display angry, frowning, grimacing or distracted facical expressions, pursed lips, rigid or backward-leaning body posture, crossed arms, foot tapping, and crossed legs.

b. Create questions that you can use to discern why Max prefers not to cool down. – What is it you dislike about cooldowns? What is your reaction to my suggestion to cool down? What are your thoughts or feelings about my suggestion to cool down? I am sensing that you do not like to cool down, what are some of the reasons?

c. Create a summary you can use to conclude the session with Max. Well, Max today we worked on a cool-down that takes a minimal amount of time and increases the benefits of your exercise program.

Client Situations 2

Chapter 16

How would you modify the following activities to suit the needs of the client?

a. Bench Press for the client with carpel tunnel syndrome- Ideally, use a machine that does not require a hand grip,, or in some cases, chest flys will work because there is not as much stress on the wrist.

b. Jogging for the client with skin splint syndrome- Suggest any activity that reduces impact forces on the lower leg (walking or swimming)

c. Running outside on an extremely hot and humid day- Advise the client to drink plenty of water, run early or late in the day when it is cooler, or run or walk in an air-conditioned environment.

Client Situations 1

Client Situations

A prospective client approaches you to begin personal training. She is a diabetic and has come to your after her doctor suggested she start exercising. She is intimidated by her doctor and was afraid to ask him about the specific details of how and when she should exercise. Describe some of the particular guidelines she should consider when beginning to exercise so she can approach her doctor for more imformation.

1. Due to increased energy utilization her insulin dose may need to be adjusted as she begins to exercise. 2. Give her a list of potentially steady-state exercises (walking, cycling) so she can get approval for a variety of exercises. 3. Have the doctor review when and where insulin injections should be administered to avoid injecting insulin at the wrong time in the wrong place. 4. Have the doctor suggest an energy source (amount and frequency) to take during exercise. 5. Have her discuss pre-exercise eating with her doctor 6. Have the doctor review methods for monitoring her blood sugar levels on her own, and the possible need to monitor herself more frequently.