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NASM PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION
ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW
AND REVISED
Muscle imbalances - ANSWER- alteration of muscle length surrounding
a joint
Obesity - ANSWER- The condition of being considerably overweight,
and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is
at least 30 pounds over his or her recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - ANSWER- 30 or
greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between
25-30 pounds over the recommended weight - ANSWER- overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in
the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL -
ANSWER- blood lipids
Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs
carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins - ANSWER-
diabetes mellitus
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A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances,
decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability - ANSWER-
deconditioned
The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all
mechanoreceptors that sense body positions and limb movement -
ANSWER- proprioception
An unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that
cause the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms
(Examples include using stability balls and single-leg squats versus
traditional) - ANSWER- proprioceptively enriched movement
Smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three
building blocks of training - ANSWER- phases of training
A muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - ANSWER-
muscular endurance
The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to
efficiently work together in all planes of motion - ANSWER-
neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before
anything else to prevent injury and/or tension at the joints? - ANSWER-
stabilization training
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The muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power -
ANSWER- prime mover
Set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest
time between them - ANSWER- superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal
muscle growth? - ANSWER- Hypertrophy training
Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of
time - ANSWER- rate of force production
The combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal
systems - ANSWER- human movement systems
A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a
communication network within the human body - ANSWER- nervous
system
The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal
or external environment - ANSWER- sensory function
The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory
information to allow proper decision making, which produces the
appropriate response - ANSWER- integrative function
NASM PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION
ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW
AND REVISED
Muscle imbalances - ANSWER- alteration of muscle length surrounding
a joint
Obesity - ANSWER- The condition of being considerably overweight,
and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is
at least 30 pounds over his or her recommended weight
What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? - ANSWER- 30 or
greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between
25-30 pounds over the recommended weight - ANSWER- overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in
the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL -
ANSWER- blood lipids
Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs
carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins - ANSWER-
diabetes mellitus
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A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances,
decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability - ANSWER-
deconditioned
The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all
mechanoreceptors that sense body positions and limb movement -
ANSWER- proprioception
An unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that
cause the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms
(Examples include using stability balls and single-leg squats versus
traditional) - ANSWER- proprioceptively enriched movement
Smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three
building blocks of training - ANSWER- phases of training
A muscle's ability to contract for an extended period - ANSWER-
muscular endurance
The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to
efficiently work together in all planes of motion - ANSWER-
neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before
anything else to prevent injury and/or tension at the joints? - ANSWER-
stabilization training
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The muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power -
ANSWER- prime mover
Set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest
time between them - ANSWER- superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal
muscle growth? - ANSWER- Hypertrophy training
Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of
time - ANSWER- rate of force production
The combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal
systems - ANSWER- human movement systems
A conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a
communication network within the human body - ANSWER- nervous
system
The ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal
or external environment - ANSWER- sensory function
The ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory
information to allow proper decision making, which produces the
appropriate response - ANSWER- integrative function
