ACE Personal Trainer Practice Exam

Which aspect is prioritized in the ACE IFT Model's Principle Components?

1. Flexibility over strength

2. High-intensity cardio sessions

3. Functional movement and resistance training

4. Extreme sport training

The correct answer is: Functional movement and resistance training

The ACE Integrated Fitness Training (IFT) Model emphasizes functional movement and resistance training as its core principle components. This approach prioritizes developing fundamental movement patterns and strength that can translate into everyday activities and overall physical performance. By focusing on functional movements, trainers can help clients improve their balance, stability, coordination, and strength while reducing the risk of injury. This focus aligns with the philosophy of promoting a well-rounded fitness program that enhances both general fitness and specific performance goals. Functional movement ensures that exercises are not only aimed at building strength but also consider how those movements will be utilized in real-life situations, making the training more applicable and beneficial for clients. In contrast, the other choices provide narrower focuses that do not encapsulate the comprehensive, functional approach the ACE IFT Model advocates. High-intensity cardio sessions, for instance, may not address strength or mobility directly, while extreme sport training is too specialized and not suited for most clients’ general fitness needs. Prioritizing flexibility over strength may overlook the importance of a balanced approach that includes resistance training to develop overall fitness.