CHAPTER 7 Resting Assessments and Anthropometric Measurements
Premise
Pros
Cons
Practical for a Personal Training Setting (yes or no)?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Near-infrared interactance (NIR)
Skinfold measurements
Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC)
2. A new client interested in improving their overall lifestyle seeks your services. They indicate that they would like to improve their energy and sleep, as well as build a foundation of muscular strength and flexibility. They are not a competitive athlete and have no desire to train for specific events. They enjoy leisure activities (golf, hiking, and skiing) and purposeful exercise that targets their goals. Choose some assessments you think merit consideration. Why would you include some and not others? Are there specific assessments you might forgo, given that they are not a competitive athlete and are interested in the health-related benefits of physical activity? Why?