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What is credible nutrition information? (Ans- Nutrition information that is rooted in and supported by science You read an article in a popular magazine explaining the weight-loss benefits of including a certain nutrient in your diet. What should you consider in deciding if this is credible nutrition information? (Ans- Is the information supported by research, and has it been reviewed by other qualified individuals? What are the three macronutrients? (Ans- Protein, carbohydrates, and...

NASM CH 11 Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts Questions with Complete S

NASM FINAL EXAM Questions With Verified Answers After leaving the left ventricle, blood enters which of the following structures? Select one: a. Superior vena cava b. Aorta c. Inferior vena cava d. Pulmonary artery - answerAorta Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes? Select one: a. Condyloid b. Pivot c. Saddle d. Hinge - answerCondyloid According to continuing education requirements, which of the following is true? Select one: a. Accumulate 2 unit...

NASM STUDY COMPLETE Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Subjective Information - answerInformation that is gathered from a prospective client to give the health and fitness professional feedback regarding personal history such as occupation, lifestyle and medical background. Program Design - answerA purposeful system or plan put together to help an individual achieve a specific goal. Biomechanics - answerA study that uses principals of physics to quantitatively study how f...

1.5 Mile Run Test - Aerobic test that measures cardio fitness, run 1.5 miles as fast as possible, used mostly for athletes 1st Class Lever - Seesaw, ex- nodding of the head 2nd Class Lever - Wheelbarrow, ex- calf raise 3rd Class Lever - Most common, ex- forearm during bicep curl Actin - Thin filaments Action - Individual has been exercising for less than 6 months Acute Variables - Important components that specify how each exercise is to be performed, aka exercise training variables

3 blood cell types - red, white, platelets 3 primary nervous system functions - sensory, integrative, motor functions 3 types of blood vessels - arteries, capillaries, veins 3 types of muscles - skeletal, cardiac, smooth 4 P's of Marketing - Product, Price, Place, Promotion

A client is performing a dumbbell overhead press exercise how should the fitness professional spot the client - Wrist A client with osteoporosis has been medically cleared to perform exercises which form of training can have the most impact on increasing the client bone mineral density - Walking Abdominal skinfold location - A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button) Abnormal breathing may be associated with which of the following effects - Shallow rapid brea...

A client asks you how she could lose fat as quickly as possible for a beach vacation next weekend. Which of the following is the best way to respond to her question? - Explain that fat loss takes time and is best achieved with a moderate caloric deficit sustained over a period of time. Rapid weight loss usually results in loss of water weight and lean muscle mass, and its not advisable. A client has thoughts that they cannot exercise on their own, that they look silly doing it, and that oth...

_____ are the most fundamental components of designing a training program that determine the amount of stress placed on the body and what adaptations the body will incur. - Acute Variables _____ simply means creating a purposeful system or plan to achieve a specific goal. - Program Design (BLANK)_______trait does not change over time. - Stable 1.5 Mile run test = estimation of VO2max score. Like Rockport, but a run. - 100 m sprinter primarily uses ...... as her energy source? - ATP-PC 14...

A Certified Personal Trainer may seek further proprioceptive development in which of the following phases? - phase 1 A client asks you how she could lose fat as quickly as possible for a beach vacation next weekend. Which of the following is the best way to respond to her question? - explain that fat loss takes time and is best achieved with a moderate calorie deficit sustained over a period of time. rapid weight loss usually results in loss of water weight and lean muscle mass, and it is n...