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ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

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What daily lifestyle benefit can be reaped as a result of strength and balance training for older adults?

Improved mental acuity
Decreased likelihood of falls
Decreased mobility
Improved lipoprotein profile

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Answer: B - Decreased likelihood of falls is a very significant daily lifestyle benefit that can be reaped as a result of strength and balance training for older adults. Since the mortality rate for older adults related to falls is so high, improving their ability to resist falls and reducing their fear of falls has an exponential effect on their quality of life.

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