NASM GFI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome corresponds to the first 2-
3 weeks of participants' physiological responses to a new exercise format? --
Answer-- alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase) intensity followed by
2 minutes of 40% intensity (recovery phase) primarily target which metabolic
energy system? --Answer-- glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a
strength-based exercise? --Answer-- Flexing the cervical spine during the
exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles, bodyweight squats
and lunges, and slow torso rotations within the movement prep phase of the
class are most likely used for what purpose? --Answer-- Dynamic Flexibility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor
encourage hydration breaks? --Answer-- 15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? --Answer-- Flexion &
Extension
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of pedals in a seated
climb of a cycle class --Answer-- engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160 bpm. Which
formats is most safe for her to teach at this tempo? --Answer-- tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and tendons? --
Answer-- increased tissue tensile strength
What is the best intensity percentage range of exercise for individuals that
have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease? --Answer-- 70-85
maximal heart rate
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome corresponds to the first 2-
3 weeks of participants' physiological responses to a new exercise format? --
Answer-- alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase) intensity followed by
2 minutes of 40% intensity (recovery phase) primarily target which metabolic
energy system? --Answer-- glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a
strength-based exercise? --Answer-- Flexing the cervical spine during the
exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles, bodyweight squats
and lunges, and slow torso rotations within the movement prep phase of the
class are most likely used for what purpose? --Answer-- Dynamic Flexibility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor
encourage hydration breaks? --Answer-- 15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? --Answer-- Flexion &
Extension
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of pedals in a seated
climb of a cycle class --Answer-- engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160 bpm. Which
formats is most safe for her to teach at this tempo? --Answer-- tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and tendons? --
Answer-- increased tissue tensile strength
What is the best intensity percentage range of exercise for individuals that
have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease? --Answer-- 70-85
maximal heart rate
