NASM CPT Exam 2025/2026 – 350+ Verified Questions & Correct Answers – OPT Model, Exercise Science, Anatomy, Client Relations, Nutrition & Program Design

This NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Exam 2025/2026 preparation guide contains over 350 verified questions and correct answers, fully updated to match the most recent NASM curriculum and Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model standards. It provides complete coverage of exercise science, client assessment, training program design, nutrition, and professional responsibilities, ensuring candidates are fully prepared for the certification exam. Key areas include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, BMI and obesity classifications, musculoskeletal system, joint stability, and common injury conditions such as ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, and shoulder impingement. It also covers the five phases of the OPT model, acute training variables, corrective exercise strategies, and biomechanics principles. Nutrition topics include LDL/HDL cholesterol management, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and lifestyle modification strategies. Behavioral and business skills are addressed through motivational interviewing, stages of change (precontemplation to maintenance), intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, SWOT analysis, the Four Ps of marketing, and CEU requirements. Scenario-based questions challenge learners to apply NASM’s professional standards in real-world client interactions, goal setting, and injury prevention. This resource is ideal for fitness students, aspiring personal trainers, exercise science majors, athletic coaches, and rehabilitation specialists preparing for NASM certification. It is also valuable for certified trainers seeking a structured refresher for recertification or continuing education. Keywords: NASM CPT, OPT model, exercise science, kinesiology, anatomy, program design, client relations, postural assessment, corrective exercise, biomechanics, nutrition, cholesterol management, hypertension, diabetes, motivation, behavior change, marketing, CEUs, injury prevention