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NASM PERSONAL TRAINING
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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
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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
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the
three building blocks of training - correct answer- phases of
training
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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 answer- Hypertrophy training
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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
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret
sensory information to allow proper decision making, which
produces the appropriate response - correct answer- integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information -
correct answer- motor function
NASM PERSONAL TRAINING
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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
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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
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the
three building blocks of training - correct answer- phases of
training
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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 answer- Hypertrophy training
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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
the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret
sensory information to allow proper decision making, which
produces the appropriate response - correct answer- integrative
function
the neuromuscular response to the sensory information -
correct answer- motor function
