Question

Which of the following should a fitness professional working as a personal trainer do if his or her client suffers from shortness of breath after a low-intensity work out?Select one:

a. Prescribe a treatment for the client's condition.b. Ask the client to perform another low-intensity exercise.c. Refer the client to a physician.d. Diagnose the client's condition.

Answer 1

A fitness professional, working as a personal trainer should refer his or her client to a physician if he suffers from shortness of breath after a low intensity workout.

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly fitness professionals are not allowed to work with clients with medical conditions as they need supervised exercise sessions with a higher level exercise referral instructor or specialist instructor. There can be various reasons behind shortness of breath that on a low intensity workout, as one could be asthmatic or heart patient.

Secondly a client is already supposed to work out only after once it is approved by a recognized doctor/physician as this is a priority while starting workout sessions. If the fitness professional has any doubts about the clients’ health, they should advise them to have clearance of it.