NFPT CPT Q and A General Overview 2024/25

NFPT CPT Q and A General Overview 2024/25 The NFPT feels that ______ training is better for overall health and eeight management? - ANSWER Slow steady - state What is the best way to determine what sctivity or event your client is best suited for? - ANSWER Overload principle and rep range testing Is it possible to target one part of a muscle using specific exercises? - ANSWER No What causes overtraining and lack of progress? - ANSWER Too many sets per body part Insufficient rest between sessions Frequent training beyond failure What genetic factor determined the amount of strength someone has over someone of equal body weight? - ANSWER Proportion of motor units What is the order of resistance training from best to worst in raising metabolism? - ANSWER High intensity resistance, high rep resistance, aerobic exercise When are carb loading drinks best utilized? - ANSWER Before resistance training What is the formula for calculating heart rate parameters - ANSWER RHR + [({220-age}-RHR)percentage safety] For optimal anabolism in muscle tissue is protein better taken before or after resistance training - ANSWER After What two things are key to determining total sets per muscle group - ANSWER Size of muscle group Number of muscles involved in the compound movements What are 3 factors for gaining lean body weight? - ANSWER Train later, use heavier reps, allow longer recovery High rep training increases muscle energy training, which increases _______ storage and the number of ________ in the cell - ANSWER Glycogen, mitochondria