NASM-CPT Special Populations and Flexibility Training 4

Question 1

Which resistance training system is commonly recommended for clients with controlled hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral heart action (PHA) circuit

Answer

PHA alternates upper- and lower-body exercises, keeping blood flowing and avoiding excessive blood pressure spikes.

Question 2

After the first trimester, which exercise position should a pregnant client avoid?

Accepted Answer

Lying supine (on the back)

Answer

Lying on the back after the first trimester can compress the inferior vena cava and reduce venous return.

Question 3

When designing a program for a client with osteoporosis, which areas should exercises emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Hips, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine

Answer

Osteoporotic fractures most commonly occur at the hip and spine, so loading these areas helps maintain bone density.

Question 4

How long should each static stretch be held during the corrective flexibility portion of a Phase 1 warm-up?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds

Answer

NASM recommends holding static stretches for about 30 seconds to elicit autogenic inhibition.

Question 5

What are the acute variables for active-isolated stretching in NASM's flexibility continuum?

Accepted Answer

Hold 1-2 seconds, 5-10 reps

Answer

Active-isolated stretches are held briefly for 1-2 seconds and repeated 5-10 times.

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