NASM Personal Training Study Guide
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Exercise should be done in a supine position after the first trimester. - ANS-What is a
contradiction when training a client who is pregnant?
Mid and lower trapezius - ANS-A client's shoulders elevate during a pulling assessment.
Which of the following muscles may be underactive?
reflections. - ANS-When talking to a client, conversational techniques that express the
purported meaning of what was just heard are referred to as:
Loss of water - ANS-Which of the following contributes to rapid weight loss when
consuming a low carbohydrate diet?
2 to 4 - ANS-Which of the following is an appropriate number of exercises per body part
per session for a client who has the goal of muscular hypertrophy?
Over-pronation of the foot - ANS-Which of the following movement dysfunctions will
create abnormal stress throughout the kinetic chain?
subjective information. - ANS-Feedback regarding personal history such as sport,
lifestyle, and past medical history would be best described as:
quickness. - ANS-The ability to react and change body position, with maximum rate of
force production, in all planes of motion, and from all body positions during functional
2 CEUs within 2 years. - ANS-To maintain certification with NASM, the Certified
Personal Trainer must earn:
When the trainer becomes aware of undiagnosed osteoporosis. - ANS-In which of the
following situations should a Certified Personal Trainer refer a client to a medical
practitioner?
4 year - ANS-According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, a Certified
Personal Trainer shall maintain accurate financial, contract appointments, and tax
records including original receipts for a minimum of:
hand-wrist complex. - ANS-All of the following make up the five kinetic chain
checkpoints EXCEPT the
, 3 to 5 minutes - ANS-Which of the following is the recommended rest interval when
performing a circuit for Phase 5 resistance training?
Perform prone iso-abs with knees on floor. - ANS-A client cannot perform a full prone
iso-abs exercise, which of the following would be an appropriate regression?
20 seconds - ANS-Personal trainers have a maximum of how many seconds to make a
good first impression?
standing triceps extension - ANS-When performing a _____, the load must be placed in
such a way to resist elbow extension.
Rhomboids - ANS-Which of the following muscles is underactive when the arms fall
forward during an overhead squat?
Transverse abdominis - ANS-Which of the following muscles is part of the core local
stabilization system?
Attainable - ANS-Which of the five principles of goal setting focuses on establishing
goals that are challenging but not extreme?
Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of service and
respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public. - ANS-Which of
the following best describes the code of conduct for a fitness professional?
EPOC - ANS-Which of the following terms refers to the elevation of the body's
metabolism after exercise?
A high protein diet will cause the kidneys to work harder to eliminate the increased urea
produced. - ANS-What is a negative side effect associated with the chronic use of a
high protein, low carbohydrate diet?
Adductor longus - ANS-If a client's knee moves inward while performing the Single-leg
Squat test, this is an indication that which of the following muscles is overactive?
Knee over second toe - ANS-Which of the following is the proper lower extremity
position when performing a ball squat?
150 Min - ANS-Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of
the following is the recommended weekly amount of time for moderate-intensity aerobic
activity?
Resistance development - ANS-A client who has an increased functional capacity to
adapt to a stressor is in which of the following stages of the general adaptation
syndrome?
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Exercise should be done in a supine position after the first trimester. - ANS-What is a
contradiction when training a client who is pregnant?
Mid and lower trapezius - ANS-A client's shoulders elevate during a pulling assessment.
Which of the following muscles may be underactive?
reflections. - ANS-When talking to a client, conversational techniques that express the
purported meaning of what was just heard are referred to as:
Loss of water - ANS-Which of the following contributes to rapid weight loss when
consuming a low carbohydrate diet?
2 to 4 - ANS-Which of the following is an appropriate number of exercises per body part
per session for a client who has the goal of muscular hypertrophy?
Over-pronation of the foot - ANS-Which of the following movement dysfunctions will
create abnormal stress throughout the kinetic chain?
subjective information. - ANS-Feedback regarding personal history such as sport,
lifestyle, and past medical history would be best described as:
quickness. - ANS-The ability to react and change body position, with maximum rate of
force production, in all planes of motion, and from all body positions during functional
2 CEUs within 2 years. - ANS-To maintain certification with NASM, the Certified
Personal Trainer must earn:
When the trainer becomes aware of undiagnosed osteoporosis. - ANS-In which of the
following situations should a Certified Personal Trainer refer a client to a medical
practitioner?
4 year - ANS-According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, a Certified
Personal Trainer shall maintain accurate financial, contract appointments, and tax
records including original receipts for a minimum of:
hand-wrist complex. - ANS-All of the following make up the five kinetic chain
checkpoints EXCEPT the
, 3 to 5 minutes - ANS-Which of the following is the recommended rest interval when
performing a circuit for Phase 5 resistance training?
Perform prone iso-abs with knees on floor. - ANS-A client cannot perform a full prone
iso-abs exercise, which of the following would be an appropriate regression?
20 seconds - ANS-Personal trainers have a maximum of how many seconds to make a
good first impression?
standing triceps extension - ANS-When performing a _____, the load must be placed in
such a way to resist elbow extension.
Rhomboids - ANS-Which of the following muscles is underactive when the arms fall
forward during an overhead squat?
Transverse abdominis - ANS-Which of the following muscles is part of the core local
stabilization system?
Attainable - ANS-Which of the five principles of goal setting focuses on establishing
goals that are challenging but not extreme?
Guidelines to ensure that all professionals provide the highest level of service and
respect for all colleagues, allied professionals, and the general public. - ANS-Which of
the following best describes the code of conduct for a fitness professional?
EPOC - ANS-Which of the following terms refers to the elevation of the body's
metabolism after exercise?
A high protein diet will cause the kidneys to work harder to eliminate the increased urea
produced. - ANS-What is a negative side effect associated with the chronic use of a
high protein, low carbohydrate diet?
Adductor longus - ANS-If a client's knee moves inward while performing the Single-leg
Squat test, this is an indication that which of the following muscles is overactive?
Knee over second toe - ANS-Which of the following is the proper lower extremity
position when performing a ball squat?
150 Min - ANS-Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of
the following is the recommended weekly amount of time for moderate-intensity aerobic
activity?
Resistance development - ANS-A client who has an increased functional capacity to
adapt to a stressor is in which of the following stages of the general adaptation
syndrome?
