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1 NASM GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM A, B, C &D
LATEST 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A
NASM GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM A
What is the best way to maintain performance improvements in a HIIT based class if the current work interval intentsity is 76 - 85% of max hear rate?
Select one:
- remove the recovery interval all together
- add more class time performing slow, heavy resistance training
- increase intensity of work interval to 86 - 95%, but decrease time of work interval
- reduce intensity or work interval to 65 - 75%, but increase time of work interval - ANSWER-c.
increase intensity of work interval to 86 - 95%, but decrease time of work interval
Which term describes the amount of blood that is pumped with each contraction of the heart?
Select one:
- blood pressure
- cardiac output
- heart rate
- stroke volume - ANSWER-d. stroke volume
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2 Which exercise would be the most appropriate to target a common underactive muscle of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC)?
Select one:
- leg extension exercises
- hip flexion exercises
- leg abduction exercises
- leg adduction exercises - ANSWER-c. leg abduction exercises
Which exercise movement most critically needs a modification for a participant with hypertension?
Select one:
- 2 minutes of dynamic movement mobility
- a cardio based movement at moderate intensity
- dumbell overhead press at moderate intensity
- an 2 minute plank exercise - ANSWER-d. an 2 minute plank exercise
Which characteristic best describes an adaptation response of Type I muscle fibers to endurance training?
Select one:
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- decreased capillary density
- increased power and speed ability
- decreased oxygen reliance - ANSWER-a. increased number of mitochondria
Which metabolic energy system utilizes glucose to create energy without the presence of oxygen?
Select one:
- ATP
- phospocreatine
- aerobic glycolysis
- anaerobic glycolysis - ANSWER-d. anaerobic glycolysis
Which piece of weighted equipment would be most appropriate for power and explosive-based training such as throws and slams?
Select one:
- stability ball
- plyometric box
- kettlebells
- medicine ball - ANSWER-d. medicine ball 3 / 4
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What is the form of usuable energy created by the biochemical processes of metabolism?
Select one:
- adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- lipids
- glucose
- amino acids - ANSWER-a. adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Which action would be considered beyond a certified group fitness instructor's scope of practice?
Select one:
- teaching exercises to decrease cardiovascular risk factors
- monitoring intensities of special population participants while exercising
- completing postural assessments of participants
- designing exercises to improve muscular deficiencies - ANSWER-c. completing postural
assessments of participants
Which condition is considered the most severe type of heat emergency, where elevated internal temperatures can cause vital body systems to fail?
Select one:
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