Is it me or is it the ACSM book?? - Personal Trainer Community - Forum

[greeneyes23]

Alright.... obviously I am still studying...er.. trying to... I am learning to calculate the target VO2. The ACSM Resource Manual (thick main textbook) gives this equation to find the target VO2 on page 341:

- Target VO2= (exercise intensity) (VO2MAX-VO2rest) + VO2rest

THEN that little ACSM Guidelines book gives this equation on page 294 as part of a case study....

- Target VO2= (exercise intensity) x (VO2R) + VO2rest


So which is it???? Did I miss something? Overlook anything? Someone please help and clarify :?: :shock:

[Aaron]

No worries! VO2Max-VO2rest = VO2reserve

The oxygen uptake reserve (VO2 reserve) is the difference between max O2 consumption and Resting O2 consumption

Hope this helps!!

[greeneyes23]

OK THANK YOU! My brain is fried from all this studying. Thanks so much for clarifying! :thanks:

A thread needs to be created for anyone who has specific study material questions! So.... if anyone else has questions feel free to post under this thread so we can help each other out. :workout:

[Aaron]

you're welcome! helping you helps me!

As my test date draws near I'm sure I'll have a few questions too

When do you plan on taking the test? greeneyes?

[greeneyes23]

Cool :mrgreen: I plan on taking the PT exam at the end of November. I think I will be better prepared and confident taking it in November ... the more studying the better. I really want to pass the exam the first time around so I will definitely take advantage of any practice exams I have to buy online. I've read on this board that the practice ACSM is good.... I've also stumbled across this:

Edited by Christina: Link Removed

It's $24.95 for an online course and practice exam questions. Looks good to me!

I'll purchase these practice exams and courses when I finish my ACSM textbooks. So yeah November'ish for me. When are you taking your exam?

[abbi]

Hi,
This is a link to Brian's tips for the ACSM-CPT.. I passed the exam 3 weeks back.. You'll be good if you cover the KSA's listed for the ACSM-CPT as I found out.. Make sure you know 'spotting techniques' for all exercises. Follow the link for excellent tips on taking the exam..
Cheers,
Abi
http://www.fitnessthinktank.com/foru...cpt-vt844.html

[Aaron]

I will be taking the test the 25th of september. It's getting down to the wire and I'll probably be taking the practice test friday or saturday.

[abbi]

Good luck mate,
Yeap the practice test might help you though I dint purchase it. Make sure your well-versed with 'medical considerations' and 'emergency management'.. I got rogered in those content areas!! I did really well in the others to compensate..
Regards,
Abi

[Aaron]

hey greeneyes check your PM :wink:

[greeneyes23]

Thank you SO much! You're so awesome! :thanks: Good luck on the exam this Thursday! :workout: