CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

How should the timing of pre-training dynamic stretches be guided?

1. By a stopwatch

2. By breath or a count of seconds

3. By the trainer's discretion

4. Randomly

The correct answer is: By breath or a count of seconds

Pre-training dynamic stretches are meant to be done in a controlled manner, using the breath or a count of seconds to guide the timing. Option A is incorrect because using a stopwatch can cause individuals to rush through the stretches or hold them for too long, which can actually increase the risk of injury. Option C is also not the best choice as the trainer may not always have the best judgement on how long stretches should be held for. Option D is incorrect because randomly timing stretches can also increase the risk of injury and may not be effective in properly preparing the muscles for training. Therefore, using the breath or a count of seconds is the most appropriate way of guiding the timing of pre-training dynamic stretches.