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NASM Group Personal Training Certification Exam Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) 1.Muscle imbalances ANS alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint 2.Obesity ANS The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her recommended weight 3.What is the BMI of a typical obese individual ANS 30 or greater 4.Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the recommended weight 1 / 4
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ANS overweight 5.These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL ANS blood lipids 6.chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins ANS diabetes mellitus 7.a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability ANS deconditioned 8.the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body positions and limb movement 2 / 4
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ANS propriocep- tion 9.an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability balls and single-leg squats versus traditional) ANS proprio- ceptively enriched movement 10.smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training ANS phases of training 11.a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period ANS muscular endurance 12.the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion 3 / 4
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ANS neuromuscular efficiency 13.What is the first phase of training that should be completed before any- thing else to prevent injury and/or tension at the joints ANS stabilization training 14.the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power ANS prime mover 15.set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between them ANS superset 16.What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth ANS Hypertrophy training 17.ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time
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