NASM CPT Textbook Notes Ch 13 Exam
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The Resistance training section of Requires filling in the appropriate
the exercises for
OPT template each body part (chest, back, shoulders,
legs, etc.),
the sets, repetitions, tempo (speed of
repetition),
and rest interval (amount of rest between
each
exercise) based on assessment outcomes
and
goals for each client.
To effectively design safe and Personal trainers need to understand the
appropriate resistance training science
workouts and principles of resistance training
Principle of adaptation one of the many unique qualities of the
human
body is its ability to adapt or adjust its
functional
capacity to meet the desired needs.
Physiologic balance or The optimal state for the human movement
homeostasis system
to begin.
, General adaptation syndrome GAS
General Adaptation Syndrome A term used to describe how the body
(GAS) responds
and adapts to stress.
Eustress A good from of stress
Alarm reaction The alarm reaction is the initial reaction to
a
stressor.
The alarm stage numerous physiologic responses occur,
including
an increase in oxygen and blood supply as
well as
neural recruitment to the working muscles.
Delayed-onset muscle soreness DOMS
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 72 hours
(DOMS) after
intense exercise or unaccustomed physical
activity.
Any attempt at replicating or advancing the
soreness-inducing exercise wil be limited
by the
factors contributing to the soreness.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
The Resistance training section of Requires filling in the appropriate
the exercises for
OPT template each body part (chest, back, shoulders,
legs, etc.),
the sets, repetitions, tempo (speed of
repetition),
and rest interval (amount of rest between
each
exercise) based on assessment outcomes
and
goals for each client.
To effectively design safe and Personal trainers need to understand the
appropriate resistance training science
workouts and principles of resistance training
Principle of adaptation one of the many unique qualities of the
human
body is its ability to adapt or adjust its
functional
capacity to meet the desired needs.
Physiologic balance or The optimal state for the human movement
homeostasis system
to begin.
, General adaptation syndrome GAS
General Adaptation Syndrome A term used to describe how the body
(GAS) responds
and adapts to stress.
Eustress A good from of stress
Alarm reaction The alarm reaction is the initial reaction to
a
stressor.
The alarm stage numerous physiologic responses occur,
including
an increase in oxygen and blood supply as
well as
neural recruitment to the working muscles.
Delayed-onset muscle soreness DOMS
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 72 hours
(DOMS) after
intense exercise or unaccustomed physical
activity.
Any attempt at replicating or advancing the
soreness-inducing exercise wil be limited
by the
factors contributing to the soreness.
