NASM CPT 7TH EDITION QUESTIONS | TESTED AND
PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
100% (GRADE A+)
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
Ans>> Endorphins
When developing a safe and effective warm-up for Phase 1, what is an important consideration
for flexibility?
Ans>> Self-myofascial techniques
How are dietary supplements defined?
Ans>> Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component
When discussing suspended bodyweight training, which of the following is the most accurate
statement?
Ans>> It increases flexibility and joint mobility.
1
,What is the term for a postural disturbance being added to a task in order to make the task
more difficult?
Ans>> Perturbation
Which mechanoreceptor is sensitive to changes in muscular tension and rate of that tension
change, causing the muscle to relax, which prevents the muscle from excessive stress and possible
injury?
Ans>> Golgi tendon organs
Starting at what percentage of bone density loss does the risk of hip fracture increase by 2.5
times?
Ans>> 10%
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential because he
wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the military. Which
employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic
locations?
Ans>> Conducting online coaching and personal training
2
,Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the
sagittal plane?
Ans>> Posterior pelvic tilt
Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase?
Ans>> Postural alignment
Which joint has the simplest movement, moving either back and forth or side to side?
Ans>> Nonaxial
A client performs a heavy squat exercise followed by a set of squat jumps. What type of
resistance training system is being used?
Ans>> Complex training
What is sarcopenia?
Ans>> Age-related loss of muscle tissue
3
, Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Ans>> Type 2 diabetes
If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client improve their technique by using guided practice to
enhance confidence, what determinant of behavior are they targeting?
Ans>> Self-Efficacy
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise?
Ans>> Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness
professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?
Ans>> Provide information about the benefits of participating and hope they decide to
participate
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system?
Ans>> Erector Spine
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PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
100% (GRADE A+)
What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help reduce pain?
Ans>> Endorphins
When developing a safe and effective warm-up for Phase 1, what is an important consideration
for flexibility?
Ans>> Self-myofascial techniques
How are dietary supplements defined?
Ans>> Regulated dietary materials used to increase intake of a desired nutritional component
When discussing suspended bodyweight training, which of the following is the most accurate
statement?
Ans>> It increases flexibility and joint mobility.
1
,What is the term for a postural disturbance being added to a task in order to make the task
more difficult?
Ans>> Perturbation
Which mechanoreceptor is sensitive to changes in muscular tension and rate of that tension
change, causing the muscle to relax, which prevents the muscle from excessive stress and possible
injury?
Ans>> Golgi tendon organs
Starting at what percentage of bone density loss does the risk of hip fracture increase by 2.5
times?
Ans>> 10%
Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential because he
wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the military. Which
employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic
locations?
Ans>> Conducting online coaching and personal training
2
,Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the
sagittal plane?
Ans>> Posterior pelvic tilt
Which is a primary adaptation of the Stabilization Endurance phase?
Ans>> Postural alignment
Which joint has the simplest movement, moving either back and forth or side to side?
Ans>> Nonaxial
A client performs a heavy squat exercise followed by a set of squat jumps. What type of
resistance training system is being used?
Ans>> Complex training
What is sarcopenia?
Ans>> Age-related loss of muscle tissue
3
, Which condition is an example of a chronic disease?
Ans>> Type 2 diabetes
If a Certified Personal Trainer helps a client improve their technique by using guided practice to
enhance confidence, what determinant of behavior are they targeting?
Ans>> Self-Efficacy
Which of the following reflects the characteristics of moderate-intensity exercise?
Ans>> Ability to talk comfortably during exercise without breathlessness in the average
untrained individual
Ambivalent people may be reluctant to start an exercise program. What should the fitness
professional focus on when helping a potential client overcome this barrier?
Ans>> Provide information about the benefits of participating and hope they decide to
participate
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system?
Ans>> Erector Spine
4
