NASM-CPT NASM Nutrition and Program Design

Question 1

What is the NASM recommended macronutrient distribution for general fitness?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 45-65% carbohydrates, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein based on AMDR guidelines

Answer

NASM follows the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges: 45-65% carbohydrates, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein, adjusted based on individual goals, activity level, and body composition.

Question 2

What is the principle of specificity (SAID principle) in NASM program design?

Accepted Answer

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands — the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed on it

Answer

The SAID principle states that the body adapts specifically to the demands placed on it. Training for strength produces strength adaptations, endurance training produces endurance adaptations, etc.

Question 3

What is the acute variable of 'tempo' in NASM exercise prescription?

Accepted Answer

The speed of each phase of a repetition, expressed as eccentric/isometric/concentric/isometric times

Answer

Tempo prescribes the time for each movement phase: eccentric (lowering), isometric pause at bottom, concentric (lifting), isometric pause at top. Example: 4/2/1/1 means 4 seconds eccentric, 2 seconds hold, 1 second concentric, 1 second hold.

Question 4

What is the recommended progression model for increasing training intensity?

Accepted Answer

Increase intensity by no more than 5-10% per week, following the principle of progressive overload

Answer

Progressive overload should increase gradually (5-10% per week) to allow adequate adaptation and minimize injury risk, applied through increased weight, repetitions, sets, or decreased rest periods.

Question 5

How should a NASM-CPT design a program for a client with postural distortion patterns?

Accepted Answer

Begin with Phase 1 corrective exercises targeting identified imbalances before progressing to higher training phases

Answer

Clients with postural distortions should start with Phase 1 incorporating corrective exercise strategies (inhibit, lengthen, activate, integrate) to address identified movement compensations before progressing through the OPT model.

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