NASM CPT Chapter 1 Exam Questions & Answers

Muscle imbalance - ANSWER-Alteration of muscle length around a joint. Obesity - ANSWER-Condition of being considerably overweight BMI of 30+ OR 30 lb over recommended weight for the height Overweight - ANSWER-BMI of 25-29.9 OR 25-30 lb over recommended weight for the height Blood lipids (or cholesterol & triglycerides - ANSWER-Carried into bloodstream by protein molecules called: HDL high density lipoprotein LDL low density lipoprotein Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency -impairs carb usage -enhances usage of protein & fat Deconditioned - ANSWER-State of lost physical fitness including: -muscle imbalance -decreased flexibility -lack of core/joint stability Propreoception - ANSWER-Cumulative sensory input to CNS from mechanoreceptors sensing body position & limb movement Propreoceptively enriched enviornment - ANSWER-Performed exercises cause body to use internal balance & stabilization mechanisms Phases of training - ANSWER-Divisions of training progressions within 3 building blocks of training Muscular endurance - ANSWER-Muscle's ability to contract for an extended period Neuromuscular efficiency - ANSWER-Neuromuscular system enables all muscles to work together in all planes of motion Prime mover - ANSWER-Muscle acting as initial/main source of motive power Superset - ANSWER-Set of 2 exercises performed back to back with no rest between Rate of force production - ANSWER-Muscles exert max force output in minimal time