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So I guess technically you did study, just not out of the ACE manual. I would've done the same thing, rather than pay a retake fee. Good for you. You did great. I still think it's amazing. :) I'm working now as an ACE personal trainer, mostly one-one-clients. I'm also back in school working...

Amy G. -- You didn't study at all? Holy cow -- I just took the exam recently and if I'd gotten my knowledge from workout videos I'd have failed miserably. Applied sciences was the smallest part of my exam. All the other stuff -- client assessment/testing (protocol, risk stratification etc.)...

I have clients with rotator cuff issues ranging anywhere from beginning impingment problems to tears that have been surgically reattached (I'm an ACE-certified personal trainer). I don't have them perform overhead presses, but substitute with lateral raises, rear delt raises, etc. I've scaled...

Hi Jazz, 1 repetition maximum (RM) is the amount of weight a person can lift with proper form only one time. Most people can lift 75% of their 1 RM ten times with proper form -- this is the 10-repetition maximum (10 RM). Say, for example, you can lift 20 pounds 10 tens with good form (but...

Hi Laura, I recently (December) attained my ACE personal trainer certification, and I just started back to school for a 2-year degree in exercise science and technology. The department head told me that this 2-year program is designed to prepare students to take the ACSM personal trainer...

Hi Laura, I recently (December) attained my ACE personal trainer certification, and I just started back to school for a 2-year degree in exercise science and technology. The department head told me that this 2-year program is designed to prepare students to take the ACSM personal trainer...

Janie -- I am truly sorry this happened to you. I can't imagine the shock, but could clearly hear it in your post. I wish you both good healing and will say a prayer for you both. Warm wishes and hugs, Marla

I'm in Michigan, too -- just north of Ann Arbor. I can't find appropriate words: "cold" seems silly. Oh! I know. "Painful." There it is. ;) Marla

Thanks, everyone. It really helped me a lot. You all helped me feel less alone and less scared. Thanks. :) Marla

Karen!!! It's so good to see you here! You are a sight for sore eyes (even on the internet). :) Thanks for posting. I do remember all that you went through and I will listen to you. It was just a bit of a crappy end to an otherwise stressful day. I'll call you soon so we can catch up...

I appreciate all your responses. I go back in three weeks for more films and possibly an ultrasound (depends on the films). I was on my period when I got my mammogram (and I probably will be next time, too). I don't know if that makes a difference, but my breasts do get sore leading up to my...

I just had my yearly mammogram and got a "callback," which means something doesn't look quite right, or whatever. Has this happened to any of you? Thanks, Marla

I think that is the key with SBD -- learning about different carbs, and cutting out refined carbs. That's why you lose fat, particularly around your middle. Good carbs are good for you. You need them, especially if you workout vigorously. You do end up adding good carbs back in anyway. Veggies...

Hi -- I tried SBD a few years ago and the first phase was difficult. I felt lighter, but I don't know that it was because of actual fat loss or because I was cutting out gluten, etc. It definitely did not give me more energy. I felt hungry a lot. I've since learned that I really need my...

Hi, I haven't been here (open discussion forum) in a ridiculously long time ... I think since I was on the '05 Cathe Roadtrip. :o Anyway ... I just recently took and passed the ACE exam and am (finally) an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer. I'm wondered if any of the trainers out there could...

Oh my gosh, Cathe, they're precious. Those adorable little faces -- I can't stand it. They sure look happy. :) Best wishes for a fabulous 2008. :) Marla

Cathe -- Thank you so much for the wonderful Nov. rotation. It's been a while since I've done a rotation, and I've been looking forward to this one. I'm thrilled that you added in a day of yoga/pilates/stretch each week. I had just made the decision a couple days ago to add that back into my...

Cathe -- Thank you so much for this wonderful rotation. And I love that you added in a day of yoga/pilates/stretch each week. I had just made the decision a couple days ago to add that back into my program -- it's been sorely lacking in my program in recent months. How perfect that you added...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am ready! :) Marla

I can't connect to the blog. Hmmmm. I wonder if it's down. Marla (Very eager to see the latest.)