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NASM Terms

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Performing all exercises before moving onto the next - what I do- 12 reps 3 sets






2. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






3. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






4. Men: 10% -20% Women: 20% - 30%






5. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






6. Knee






7. On obese Clients - Comparisons/Progressions - Assessing Fat Patterns & Distributions - Inexpensive - Easy to Record - Little Technician Error - Waist Circumference - Waist to Hip Ratio






8. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






9. Warm up consisting of movements that mimic those included in more intense workout






10. Middle Back closest to spine - near lats






11. Ability to move the body in one intended direction as far as possible






12. Adductor Complex - Biceps Femoris - TFL - Vastus Lateralis






13. Excessive- resulting to fatigue






14. Movements toward midline






15. Hypertension - congestive heart failure - and peripheral edema






16. Pronation Distortion Syndrome - Lower Crossed Syndrome - Upper Crossed Syndrome






17. Circuits






18. Tendency of body to seek the path of least resistances during functional movement patterns






19. Straight & parallel - not flat or externally rotated - In line with toes not adducted or abducted - Pelvic is level - spine in same position - Level not elevated or rounded - Lateral View: Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






20. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






21. Cardiotoxic effects- should not be taken unless in form of b12






22. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






23. Gastrocnemius - soleus - hip flexor complex - Adductors - Lats - Erector Spinae






24. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






25. Provide important essential fatty acids - increases in good cholesterol (HDL) and decreased risk of heart disease






26. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






27. Safe - supportive shoes - proper surface - proper supervision - progressive






28. Large number of capillaries - mitochondria - and myoglobin - improved oxygen delivery - smaller in size. (red fibers)






29. Long inner thigh






30. Cervical Extension - Scapular Protraction/elevation






31. Headache - nausea - irritability - insomnia - rapid pulse - weak






32. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






33. Carpometacarpal (thumb)






34. Thermic Effect of Food- amount expended because of digestion or 6-10% of TEE






35. Current Occupation?Does it require extended periods of sitting?Extended Periods of Repetitive Movements?Require you to wear shoes with a heel? Cause you anxiety or mental stress?






36. Unloading phase. Enhanced muscular performance after the eccentric phase of muscle contraction.'Release of the rubber band after being stretched.'






37. Reproductive problems






38. Contracts the muscle in response - Normal reaction to avoid injury - Senses Muscle Lengthening






39. Generally Prescribed for hypertension or chest pain






40. Various psychiatric and emotional disorders






41. Front of hip down side






42. Refers to position on opposite side of the body






43. Diarhea - gastrointstinal disturbance






44. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






45. Pressure within after heart contracts






46. Uppers Traps - low serratus anterior






47. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






48. Position away from center of reference point






49. Small Inner calve muscle






50. Larger shoulder muscle - under deltoid