NASM Personal Training Certification Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

Muscle imbalances Correct Answer-alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Obesity Correct 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? Correct 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 Correct Answer-overweight These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL Correct Answer-blood lipids chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins Correct Answer-diabetes mellitus a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability Correct Answer-deconditioned the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body positions and limb movement Correct 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) Correct Answer-proprioceptively enriched movement