NFPT $ PRACTICE TEST 1-60 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

intense exercise of short duration Muscle cells that fatique quickly and need the longest recovery are best suited for: Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? Aging process Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Where are the Rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath Traps Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antiagonist muscle group? Latissimus Dorsi/Deltoid Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the size and strength client? Compound The recommended between set recovery heart rate for the weight loss client should be? 125 BPM Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight What is a primary goal when training an older adult? improving activities of daily living When working with a pregnant client it is important to avoid which of the following types of exercise? exercises in both the prone and supine positions What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 60-70% The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should effect as much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, NFPT suggest performing 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these 3 suggested movements: pushing/pulling/squating What is the optimum rep range to train in for Myofibril failure to occur? 4-6 Neuromuscular failure is most common in which type of training? Ballistic What is the name of the receptor within skeletal muscle that is sensitive to changes in muscle length. Muscle spindle Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic fitness assessment test for new clients? Stiff-leg deadlift If, during your initial assessment with a new client, you have identified him/her as NOT being apparently healthy, you should? Require that the client see their physician to get a signed release for clearance to exercise A trainer notices that their beginning client has performed poorly on various diagnostic tests relating to balance and coordination. Which of the following is the BEST choice for the trainer to implement based solely on this information? Core conditioning A trainer decides to implement mostly compound movements into a client's program. Which of the following exercises is NOT a compound movement? Seated dumbbell curls A weight-loss client expresses to her trainer that she would rather not perform resistance training exercises, in order to prevent herself from "bulking up". Which if the following is the BEST way for the trainer to address this situation? Express the importance of resistance training as it pertains to individuals wishing to lose weight A trainer begins working with a slender 18 year old male client seeking to gain muscle mass. The client informs the trainer that he would like to gain 30 pounds of muscle in the first five weeks of training. Which of the following is the MOST proper response from the trainer in this situation? Inform the client that it will likely take four to six months of training to reach this kind of goal Which of the following is a contraindication of exercise? Rapid pulse For the beginner client, whose primary goal is fat loss, the trainer should design an exercise program that includes which of the following: high rep range weight training and low intensity aerobic training Static stretching should be performed: at the end of a workout When thinking through a training program for a new client, the trainer should first consider which of the following: How often the client can commit to training Which of the following is the BEST reason for a trainer to re-evaluate a client's program? Client isn't progressing with the exercise program A healthy diet should consist of no more than: 20-25% All of the following are examples of healthy lifestyle choices EXCEPT: Eating large, less frequent meals Nerve signals travel along the ______ to the bulbs on its branched ends, then the signal 'jumps' across junctions called ______ to reach other nerve cells. axon; synapses Which of the following is the only usable fuel source for the brain? Glucose In adults, an estimated 50-65% of total body weight is this: Water Total Caloric Expenditure is: The estimate of calories needed to sustain daily activity Which of the below would be the BEST method of motivating a client? Keep good assessment/re-assessment records in order to show and reassure client of their progress A new, apparently healthy client wishing to improve their cardiorespiratory endurance admits that they smoke a half pack of cigerattes every day. Which of the following is the BEST way for the trainer to initially address this situation? Casually explain the contraindications of smoking as it relates to performing exercise and how it could impede their results, ask if you can be of any help finding resources that could support them in quitting A client, who has purchased multiple training sessions in advance, continually arrives at the gym more interested in chatting about personal matters than actually working out. A results-oriented trainer should proceed by: Reminding the client of the dedication required to improve their health and well-being and that their time with you is valuable. Explain to them that you want to help them to get the most out of the time you have together