AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL LATEST
TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Water - ANSWERS-functions: transports oxygen and nutrients,
regulates body temp, lubricates joints, removes waste, aids digestion
composes ~60% of bodyweight
need 8-12cups per day-not including workouts
hydrating - ANSWERS-20 oz 20mins before workout, 8oz every 30mins
of X
modify according to heat and humidity(^incr sweat, ^BP volume) check
pulse, proper clothing
Don't take diuretics
protein - ANSWERS-amino acids(AA)-building blocks of protein
essential aa-can't be synthesized by the body
complete protein-contains all of the essential aa(animal vs plant)
high quality protein-same ratio of AAs as our body
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, AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL LATEST
TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
good sources-meat-poultry, lean beef, fish, legumes-seed pods that split
on two sides, soy, peas, beans, nuts
amount of protein needed - ANSWERS-athletes need only 15-20%
protein in diet, Xbody weight by .8
excess protein can lead to dehydration
provides <5% energy during X
Carbohydrates - ANSWERS-simple=sugars: monosaccharides(glucose),
disaccharides (sucrose)
complex=polysaccharides: best source of carbs, found in foods that are
nutrient dense, supply vitamins and minerals, starches have effect on
hunger and diabetes, fiber
origin of carbs and sources of carbs - ANSWERS-carbs come from only
plants
blood sugar, used, stored as glycogen or fat
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, AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL LATEST
TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
best sources are fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes
avoid processed grains and refined sugars-they are calorie dense
Carbs are the biggest energy source during high intensity X lasting <60
caloric recommendations - ANSWERS-to gain mass X18
to maintain mass X16
to lose mass X12
carbs#calories allowed X.65 ?calories/4kcal/grams
protein X.15 ?cal/4kcal/grams
fat X .20 ?cal/9kcal/grams
Creatine phosphate system - ANSWERS-immediate source of ATP
-generated without oxygen (anaerobic) -CP+ADP>ATP+C
-short duration 10-30secs
-high intensity
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TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Water - ANSWERS-functions: transports oxygen and nutrients,
regulates body temp, lubricates joints, removes waste, aids digestion
composes ~60% of bodyweight
need 8-12cups per day-not including workouts
hydrating - ANSWERS-20 oz 20mins before workout, 8oz every 30mins
of X
modify according to heat and humidity(^incr sweat, ^BP volume) check
pulse, proper clothing
Don't take diuretics
protein - ANSWERS-amino acids(AA)-building blocks of protein
essential aa-can't be synthesized by the body
complete protein-contains all of the essential aa(animal vs plant)
high quality protein-same ratio of AAs as our body
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, AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL LATEST
TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
good sources-meat-poultry, lean beef, fish, legumes-seed pods that split
on two sides, soy, peas, beans, nuts
amount of protein needed - ANSWERS-athletes need only 15-20%
protein in diet, Xbody weight by .8
excess protein can lead to dehydration
provides <5% energy during X
Carbohydrates - ANSWERS-simple=sugars: monosaccharides(glucose),
disaccharides (sucrose)
complex=polysaccharides: best source of carbs, found in foods that are
nutrient dense, supply vitamins and minerals, starches have effect on
hunger and diabetes, fiber
origin of carbs and sources of carbs - ANSWERS-carbs come from only
plants
blood sugar, used, stored as glycogen or fat
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PAGE
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, AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL LATEST
TRAINER
CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
best sources are fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes
avoid processed grains and refined sugars-they are calorie dense
Carbs are the biggest energy source during high intensity X lasting <60
caloric recommendations - ANSWERS-to gain mass X18
to maintain mass X16
to lose mass X12
carbs#calories allowed X.65 ?calories/4kcal/grams
protein X.15 ?cal/4kcal/grams
fat X .20 ?cal/9kcal/grams
Creatine phosphate system - ANSWERS-immediate source of ATP
-generated without oxygen (anaerobic) -CP+ADP>ATP+C
-short duration 10-30secs
-high intensity
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