NASM-CPT Special Populations and Flexibility Training

Question 1

When training an older adult (65+), which of the following exercise adaptations is MOST important per NASM guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing balance, mobility, and fall-prevention training

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Maximizing heavy compound lifts first

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Prioritizing high-intensity intervals

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Avoiding resistance training entirely

Question 2

Autogenic inhibition, used in self-myofascial release (foam rolling), works primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Activating the GTO to relax the target muscle

Answer

Stretching the muscle spindle

Answer

Increasing joint capsule stiffness

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Stimulating the sympathetic nervous system

Question 3

Which type of stretching involves moving a limb through its full range of motion in a controlled manner?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic stretching

Answer

Static stretching

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Ballistic stretching

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PNF stretching

Question 4

For a pregnant client in the second trimester, which exercise position should generally be AVOIDED?

Accepted Answer

Supine (lying on back)

Answer

Seated

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Standing

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Side-lying

Question 5

Static stretching is BEST performed during which part of the workout to improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

After exercise, during the cool-down phase

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Before any warm-up

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Immediately after intense resistance training sets

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During maximum-effort lifts

Question 6

A client with type 2 diabetes should be monitored for which primary concern during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

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Hypertension spikes

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Decreased bone density

Answer

Increased resting heart rate