NASM GFI Final 2025/2026 Exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers GRADED A+
Avg resting HR for untrained adult - CORRECT ANSWER --70-80 bpm
respiratory system includes - CORRECT ANSWER --lungs, passageways, collects
oxygen from outside into the blood
paths for cells to generate energy - CORRECT ANSWER --ATP-PC, glycolysis, aerobic
combines multiple types of exercise for higher performance - CORRECT ANSWER --
integrated fitness
specific exercises to help improve movement - CORRECT ANSWER --movement prep
stretching for imbalances - CORRECT ANSWER --static
dynamic stretching is for - CORRECT ANSWER --advanced
methods to activate the core - CORRECT ANSWER --drawing in and bracing
unstable but controlled training - CORRECT ANSWER --proprioceptively enriched
reduce force, stabilize, then concentric force - CORRECT ANSWER --integrated
performance paradigm
monitor to determine if being overtrained - CORRECT ANSWER --resting HR
adaptations of resistance training - CORRECT ANSWER --stabilization endurance,
strength, hypertrophy, power (4)
results in alarm, adaptation, and exhaustion - CORRECT ANSWER --general
adaptation syndrome
principle that body will adapt to demands - CORRECT ANSWER --SAID specificity
principle to adjust acute variables to increase intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --
overload
, (7) examples of acute variables - CORRECT ANSWER --sets, reps, exercise tempo,
exercise selection, load and intensity, rest periods, exercise order
complete workout includes - CORRECT ANSWER --intro, movement prep, body,
transition, outro
movement prep will - CORRECT ANSWER --increase body T and prime for workout
demand
uses scale of 1 to 10 for intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --RPE rate of perceived
exertion
maintain class flow by - CORRECT ANSWER --plan, practice, prep, modify, personality
body of strength class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --push-ups, bent-over rows,
lunges
body of HIIT class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --burpees, shuffles, squat jumps
body of yoga class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --sun salutation, warrior, plank
flow
body of cycling class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --seated flats, sprints, jumps
mods to increase complexity, impact, or intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --progression
mods to decrease complexity, impact, or intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --regression
regression for squat to press - CORRECT ANSWER --squat to curl
progression for push-ups - CORRECT ANSWER --decline push-up
scapation exercise mistakes (4) - CORRECT ANSWER --momentum to swing weights
up, low back arch, forward head, bent elbows
progression for bent over row - CORRECT ANSWER --??
regression for tuck jumps - CORRECT ANSWER --dec reps, double squat, prisoner
squat
mistakes of renagade row - CORRECT ANSWER --shifting side-to-side, low back arch,
head drop
cue to correct shifting side-to-side on inchworm - CORRECT ANSWER --engage glutes
and abs at the bottom of the movement
Detailed Verified Answers GRADED A+
Avg resting HR for untrained adult - CORRECT ANSWER --70-80 bpm
respiratory system includes - CORRECT ANSWER --lungs, passageways, collects
oxygen from outside into the blood
paths for cells to generate energy - CORRECT ANSWER --ATP-PC, glycolysis, aerobic
combines multiple types of exercise for higher performance - CORRECT ANSWER --
integrated fitness
specific exercises to help improve movement - CORRECT ANSWER --movement prep
stretching for imbalances - CORRECT ANSWER --static
dynamic stretching is for - CORRECT ANSWER --advanced
methods to activate the core - CORRECT ANSWER --drawing in and bracing
unstable but controlled training - CORRECT ANSWER --proprioceptively enriched
reduce force, stabilize, then concentric force - CORRECT ANSWER --integrated
performance paradigm
monitor to determine if being overtrained - CORRECT ANSWER --resting HR
adaptations of resistance training - CORRECT ANSWER --stabilization endurance,
strength, hypertrophy, power (4)
results in alarm, adaptation, and exhaustion - CORRECT ANSWER --general
adaptation syndrome
principle that body will adapt to demands - CORRECT ANSWER --SAID specificity
principle to adjust acute variables to increase intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --
overload
, (7) examples of acute variables - CORRECT ANSWER --sets, reps, exercise tempo,
exercise selection, load and intensity, rest periods, exercise order
complete workout includes - CORRECT ANSWER --intro, movement prep, body,
transition, outro
movement prep will - CORRECT ANSWER --increase body T and prime for workout
demand
uses scale of 1 to 10 for intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --RPE rate of perceived
exertion
maintain class flow by - CORRECT ANSWER --plan, practice, prep, modify, personality
body of strength class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --push-ups, bent-over rows,
lunges
body of HIIT class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --burpees, shuffles, squat jumps
body of yoga class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --sun salutation, warrior, plank
flow
body of cycling class may include - CORRECT ANSWER --seated flats, sprints, jumps
mods to increase complexity, impact, or intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --progression
mods to decrease complexity, impact, or intensity - CORRECT ANSWER --regression
regression for squat to press - CORRECT ANSWER --squat to curl
progression for push-ups - CORRECT ANSWER --decline push-up
scapation exercise mistakes (4) - CORRECT ANSWER --momentum to swing weights
up, low back arch, forward head, bent elbows
progression for bent over row - CORRECT ANSWER --??
regression for tuck jumps - CORRECT ANSWER --dec reps, double squat, prisoner
squat
mistakes of renagade row - CORRECT ANSWER --shifting side-to-side, low back arch,
head drop
cue to correct shifting side-to-side on inchworm - CORRECT ANSWER --engage glutes
and abs at the bottom of the movement
