NASM Personal Training Certification Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

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 movementsmaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training Correct Answer-phases of training a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period Correct Answer-muscular endurance the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion Correct Answer-neuromuscular efficiency What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to prevent injury and/or tension at the joints? Correct Answer-stabilization training the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power Correct Answer-prime mover set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between them Correct Answer-superset What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth? Correct AnswerHypertrophy training ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time Correct Answer-rate of force production the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems Correct Answer-human movement systems a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body Correct Answer-nervous system the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment Correct Answer-sensory function