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NASM Terms

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






3. 1.2-1.7 (.5-.8grams/lb)






4. Liver damage - flushing - nausea - gastrointestinal problems






5. Out thigh






6. >70 - <55 - 56-69






7. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






8. Does not absorb water - passes thru digestive tract similar to its original form- reduction of colorectal cancer - hemorrhoids - & constipation






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






10. Deltoid & Rotator Cuff






11. Kidney toxin- no usage






12. Position below reference






13. 20% of TEE






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






15. Gastrocnemius - Soleus - Peroneals - Adductors - Illiotibial head - Hip Flexor Complex - Biceps femoris






16. Anterior Tibialis - Glute Max - Erector Spinae






17. Builds high end work capacity






18. Uppers Traps - low serratus anterior






19. Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels - reduced bone mineral density






20. Forward head and rounded shoulders






21. Average Adult:20-25% of diet Athlete: 20%-35%






22. Calcification of brain/arteries - increased blood calcium - loss of appetite - nausea






23. Gutes - Quads - Calves






24. Nausea - diarhea - fatigue - hair/nail loss






25. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






26. High stress on knees caps - and other tissues of the knee






27. .76 and .85






28. Carpals of hand






29. The distacne covered each stride






30. Performing OPT exercises in vertical manner down the template






31. Yellow discoloration of urine - otherwise harmless






32. Sutures of skull






33. Movements toward midline






34. Part of Calf - small muscle






35. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






36. Anterior tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Vastus Medialis - Gluteus maximus - medius - Hip external rotators






37. Hypertension and congestive heart failure






38. High stress on inside of knee - and knee cap. Shouldn't be performed by anyone w/ history of knee or lower back problems






39. Just under glute max






40. Zone 1 - Zone 1 - Zone 2 - Zone 2 - Zone 3






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






42. Tibia - glut max - erector spinae






43. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






44. Larger muscle in center of neck






45. Total daily energy expenditure






46. Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint






47. Pain or discomfort experienced 24-72 hours after intense exercise or unaccustomed exercise






48. Middle Back closest to spine - near lats






49. Builds high end work capacity






50. A movement used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the naval into the spine