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NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)
- Evidence-based practice
: An approach to practice where decisions are based
on (a) the best available research, (b) the unique context, preferences, and values of the client, and (c) the experiences of the practitioner.
- Physical culture
: A 19th century cultural movement in Europe and the United States that preceded organized strength and physique sport which promoted health via regular training, typically including weight lifting.
- Physique athlete
: Anyone who trains regularly for the primary purpose of devel- oping a muscular physique, whether they compete in physique sport or not.
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: The physique quality of muscular balance and proportionality, from top to
bottom, back to front, and left to right.
- X-frame
: The appearance of one's physique being x-shaped due to having a small waist,
wide shoulders, and sweeping quadriceps. Having an x-frame is a large part of symmetry.
- Hypertrophy
: The process of muscle growth, specifically skeletal muscle in the context of
bodybuilding.
- Contest preparation
: The process of dieting to extremely low body fat levels, over multiple months, while maintaining as much muscle as possible to be competitive in physique sport.
- Disordered eating
: Distressing eating behaviors which don't meet diagnostic cri- teria for eating disorders; also describes behaviors associated with eating disorders in research when diagnoses aren't made.
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