NASM GFI Practice Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026 Update
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome
corresponds to the first 2-3 weeks of participants'
physiological responses to a new exercise format? - Correct
Answers ✅alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase)
intensity followed by 2 minutes of 40% intensity (recovery
phase) primarily target which metabolic energy system? -
Correct Answers ✅glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a
push-up as a strength-based exercise? - Correct Answers
✅Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles,
bodyweight squats and lunges, and slow torso rotations
within the movement prep phase of the class are most likely
used for what purpose? - Correct Answers ✅Dynamic
Flexbility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should
the instructor encourage hydration breaks? - Correct
Answers ✅15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? -
Correct Answers ✅Flexion & Extension
, NASM GFI Practice Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026 Update
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of
pedals in a seated climb of a cycle class - Correct Answers
✅engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160
bpm. Which formats is most safe for her to teach at this
tempo? - Correct Answers ✅tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and
tendons? - Correct Answers ✅increased tissue tensile
strength
What is the best intensity percentage range of exercise for
individuals that have been diagnosed with cardiovascular
disease? - Correct Answers ✅70-85 maximal heart rate
Providing application of a how a squat can improve the daily
activity of standing up from a seated position is an example
of which type of teaching cue? - Correct Answers
✅Alignment
When teaching a bent over row, which statement is the most
preferred method of correcting poor upper body position of a
participant? - Correct Answers ✅Keep the head in a neutral
position
Answers) 2026 Update
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome
corresponds to the first 2-3 weeks of participants'
physiological responses to a new exercise format? - Correct
Answers ✅alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase)
intensity followed by 2 minutes of 40% intensity (recovery
phase) primarily target which metabolic energy system? -
Correct Answers ✅glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a
push-up as a strength-based exercise? - Correct Answers
✅Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles,
bodyweight squats and lunges, and slow torso rotations
within the movement prep phase of the class are most likely
used for what purpose? - Correct Answers ✅Dynamic
Flexbility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should
the instructor encourage hydration breaks? - Correct
Answers ✅15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? -
Correct Answers ✅Flexion & Extension
, NASM GFI Practice Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026 Update
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of
pedals in a seated climb of a cycle class - Correct Answers
✅engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160
bpm. Which formats is most safe for her to teach at this
tempo? - Correct Answers ✅tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and
tendons? - Correct Answers ✅increased tissue tensile
strength
What is the best intensity percentage range of exercise for
individuals that have been diagnosed with cardiovascular
disease? - Correct Answers ✅70-85 maximal heart rate
Providing application of a how a squat can improve the daily
activity of standing up from a seated position is an example
of which type of teaching cue? - Correct Answers
✅Alignment
When teaching a bent over row, which statement is the most
preferred method of correcting poor upper body position of a
participant? - Correct Answers ✅Keep the head in a neutral
position
