Whether you are preparing to become an ACE-certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or lifestyle & weight management coach, this textbook provides the foundational knowledge you will need before moving on to study the materials specific to your chosen certification. Each of the five chapters includes a study guide that will help you identify areas that require additional study time and more focused attention. In addition, multiple choice questions are included that mirror the style and types of questions that are included on the ACE certification exams.