NASM CPT 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉Remodeling. Answer: The process of resorption and formation of
bone
◉Neurocircuitry. Answer: The interconnection of neurons in the
brain and spinal cord.
◉Knee varus. Answer: Knees bow outward (bowlegged); also known
as genu varum.
◉open chain exercise. Answer: exercise in which a distal segment of
the body moves freely in space
◉closed chain exercise. Answer: hands feet fixed to surface (push
up, squat)
◉Effective calorie expenditure per exercise session (OBESE).
Answer: 200-300 (w/ a weekly total goal of 1200cal spent from
exercise)
,◉consentric contraction. Answer: muscle shortens
◉eccentric contraction. Answer: muscle lengthens
◉Ability to move body in one direction as fast as possible. Answer:
speed
◉iceburg effect. Answer: under water (FUNCTIONAL movement,
stability, mobility) on top of water (ATHLETIC performance-
strength, hypertrophy, power, SAQ, endurance)
◉the 1.5 mile run test is best of which individuals. Answer: College
athletes
◉Iron is considered a. Answer: trace mineral (transports
O2/energy)
Also TRACE(minerals present in body in small #s):
zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, manganese, chromium, flouride,
molybdenum
◉Correct order of fascia (starting from most superficial). Answer:
Epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
,◉Antirotational exercises are often this sort of movement by
nature.. Answer: unilateral
◉1st class lever. Answer: fulcrum in the middle; think: head and
neck
◉2nd class lever. Answer: fulcrum at the end, load in the middle;
think: up on toes calf raise
◉3rd class lever. Answer: fulcrum at the end, effort in the middle;
think bicep curl
◉Functions of muscle spindle. Answer: Sense the change in muscle
length and speed of length change (stretch)
◉implementation intentions. Answer: people's specific plans about
where, when, and how they will fulfill a goal
◉Optimal reactive performance of any activity depend on. Answer:
Speed of force generation
◉Type 1 muscle fibers. Answer: Aerobic, Red, Tonic, Slow twitch,
Slow-oxidative: low fatigability, high capillary density, high
, myoglobin content, smaller fibers, extensive blood supply, large amt
of mitochondria (ex: marathon, swimming)
◉Type 2 muscle fibers. Answer: Anaerobic, White, Phasic, Fast
twitch, Fast-glycolytic: high fatigability, low capillary density, low
myoglobin content, larger fibers, less blood supply, fewer
mitochondria (ex: high jump, sprinting)
◉Type 2a aka__________________ and type 2x aka _____________________.
Answer: (intermediary fast twitch), (fast twitch)
◉OVERactive muscles causing knee valgus in single leg squat.
Answer: Adductor complex, TFL
◉Barrier to Exercise. Answer: 1. convenience: transportation, lack of
facilities, lack of equipment; perceived vs actual proximity
2. environmental/ecological factors: altitude, excessive rain/snow,
safety reasons
3. physical limitations: injury, fatigue, disease; real and significant
cause of inactivity; BUT PA has been shown to be useful part of
treatment for many illnesses and diseases like fatigue and pain
4. **lack of time: most cited reason, but those citing lack of time
actually exercise more than those those that didn't cite time as a
problem; time management and priority
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉Remodeling. Answer: The process of resorption and formation of
bone
◉Neurocircuitry. Answer: The interconnection of neurons in the
brain and spinal cord.
◉Knee varus. Answer: Knees bow outward (bowlegged); also known
as genu varum.
◉open chain exercise. Answer: exercise in which a distal segment of
the body moves freely in space
◉closed chain exercise. Answer: hands feet fixed to surface (push
up, squat)
◉Effective calorie expenditure per exercise session (OBESE).
Answer: 200-300 (w/ a weekly total goal of 1200cal spent from
exercise)
,◉consentric contraction. Answer: muscle shortens
◉eccentric contraction. Answer: muscle lengthens
◉Ability to move body in one direction as fast as possible. Answer:
speed
◉iceburg effect. Answer: under water (FUNCTIONAL movement,
stability, mobility) on top of water (ATHLETIC performance-
strength, hypertrophy, power, SAQ, endurance)
◉the 1.5 mile run test is best of which individuals. Answer: College
athletes
◉Iron is considered a. Answer: trace mineral (transports
O2/energy)
Also TRACE(minerals present in body in small #s):
zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, manganese, chromium, flouride,
molybdenum
◉Correct order of fascia (starting from most superficial). Answer:
Epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
,◉Antirotational exercises are often this sort of movement by
nature.. Answer: unilateral
◉1st class lever. Answer: fulcrum in the middle; think: head and
neck
◉2nd class lever. Answer: fulcrum at the end, load in the middle;
think: up on toes calf raise
◉3rd class lever. Answer: fulcrum at the end, effort in the middle;
think bicep curl
◉Functions of muscle spindle. Answer: Sense the change in muscle
length and speed of length change (stretch)
◉implementation intentions. Answer: people's specific plans about
where, when, and how they will fulfill a goal
◉Optimal reactive performance of any activity depend on. Answer:
Speed of force generation
◉Type 1 muscle fibers. Answer: Aerobic, Red, Tonic, Slow twitch,
Slow-oxidative: low fatigability, high capillary density, high
, myoglobin content, smaller fibers, extensive blood supply, large amt
of mitochondria (ex: marathon, swimming)
◉Type 2 muscle fibers. Answer: Anaerobic, White, Phasic, Fast
twitch, Fast-glycolytic: high fatigability, low capillary density, low
myoglobin content, larger fibers, less blood supply, fewer
mitochondria (ex: high jump, sprinting)
◉Type 2a aka__________________ and type 2x aka _____________________.
Answer: (intermediary fast twitch), (fast twitch)
◉OVERactive muscles causing knee valgus in single leg squat.
Answer: Adductor complex, TFL
◉Barrier to Exercise. Answer: 1. convenience: transportation, lack of
facilities, lack of equipment; perceived vs actual proximity
2. environmental/ecological factors: altitude, excessive rain/snow,
safety reasons
3. physical limitations: injury, fatigue, disease; real and significant
cause of inactivity; BUT PA has been shown to be useful part of
treatment for many illnesses and diseases like fatigue and pain
4. **lack of time: most cited reason, but those citing lack of time
actually exercise more than those those that didn't cite time as a
problem; time management and priority
