NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Why does NASM emphasize evidence-based practice?. Answer: To
ensure exercise programs are safe, effective, and appropriate for all
clients
● OPT Model. Answer: NASM's training model built on evidence-based
practice principles
● Acute disease. Answer: A suddenly occurring medical condition that
can be treated and healed in a short period of time
● Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists long-term
and often cannot be cured
● Overweight and obesity. Answer: Body weight greater than what is
healthy due to excess body fat
● Risk of being overweight or obese. Answer: Increased likelihood of
developing chronic disease
, ● Cardiovascular disease (CVD). Answer: Broad term for disorders of
the heart and blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke
● Hypertension. Answer: Chronically elevated blood pressure and a
major risk factor for heart disease and stroke
● Normal blood pressure. Answer: Less than 120/80 mm Hg
● Elevated blood pressure. Answer: Systolic 120-129 and diastolic less
than 80 mm Hg
● Stage 1 hypertension. Answer: Systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89
mm Hg
● Stage 2 hypertension. Answer: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90
mm Hg or higher
● Hypertensive crisis. Answer: Systolic greater than 180 and/or
diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg
● Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance in the blood made of protein
and fatty acids
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Why does NASM emphasize evidence-based practice?. Answer: To
ensure exercise programs are safe, effective, and appropriate for all
clients
● OPT Model. Answer: NASM's training model built on evidence-based
practice principles
● Acute disease. Answer: A suddenly occurring medical condition that
can be treated and healed in a short period of time
● Chronic disease. Answer: A medical condition that persists long-term
and often cannot be cured
● Overweight and obesity. Answer: Body weight greater than what is
healthy due to excess body fat
● Risk of being overweight or obese. Answer: Increased likelihood of
developing chronic disease
, ● Cardiovascular disease (CVD). Answer: Broad term for disorders of
the heart and blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke
● Hypertension. Answer: Chronically elevated blood pressure and a
major risk factor for heart disease and stroke
● Normal blood pressure. Answer: Less than 120/80 mm Hg
● Elevated blood pressure. Answer: Systolic 120-129 and diastolic less
than 80 mm Hg
● Stage 1 hypertension. Answer: Systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89
mm Hg
● Stage 2 hypertension. Answer: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90
mm Hg or higher
● Hypertensive crisis. Answer: Systolic greater than 180 and/or
diastolic greater than 120 mm Hg
● Cholesterol. Answer: A waxy substance in the blood made of protein
and fatty acids
