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View Poll Results: Was I helpful to you on passing the NASM?
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12-31-2012, 05:15 PM #481
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01-02-2013, 08:31 PM #482
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Idk, I felt like the flashcards took away from time I could be spending tying concepts together. None of the vocab isn't tied to several other concepts. My strategy is always to learn the words by learning the material, if you take the word out of its context you're memorizing the meaning but not fully understanding how it applies to everything.
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01-03-2013, 03:10 PM #483
Hey guys
I've already taken the test once. Missed by 5%. Def need to be more on top of everything the next go around. This may sound like an obvious answer to some of yall who have passed, but what is the BEST form of evaluating a clients' body fat? Outside of underwater weighing? On the test I chose Waist-to-Hip Ratio.
Ah, and for those who had to take the test a second time...I'm guessing it was completely different from the first test? I'll still be studying other material regardless. For sure gonna correct questions I remember being stuck on.
A bit of advice for those who haven't taken the NASM test yet. Bradster (the original creator of the forum) was absolutely correct in saying it's better to be able to comprehend the material rather than just memorize it. That's ultimately why I failed the first time. (It didn't even cross my mind to check the BB forums regarding NASM test advice. Needless to say I have to pay $200 to take the test AGAIN.) You can memorize the practice tests all you want, but there MIGHT be only 5-10 of those questions on the actual test. Focus on the sections you're having the most trouble with, network with folks on BB who have taken the test, talk with other personal trainers, and be sure you're ready when your test date approaches. Best of luck!Last edited by dncnshinobi; 01-03-2013 at 05:34 PM.
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01-03-2013, 09:04 PM #484
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01-03-2013, 09:07 PM #485
You have your idea of a flashcard completely wrong.
Yeah, they're good for memorizing things.. So why not use that to your advantage?
When it comes time to "tie the concepts together", you'll be glad you memorized the meaning of that word when it pops up on the exam. It's like pulling the trigger on a gun. As soon as you see it, you'll know the answer.
Also, what if on the exam, the "context" that you learned isn't in the question? There were quite a few definitions-type question on my exam. Made me glad that I made flashcards.B.S. Exercise Physiology
NASM-CPT
MMA Brah
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01-04-2013, 06:17 AM #486
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01-04-2013, 06:32 AM #487
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Meh, I guess if that's your thing. None of the straight vocab questions on the exam were all that tough when i took it, most were common sense. Not sure how they can be "out of context" if you understand the concepts well enough. The only time a question other than what you've practiced would trip you up, is if you only memorized the 1 or 2 examples given to you and never understood WHY those are good examples.
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01-05-2013, 09:51 AM #488
A hugeee thanks to you, my man! I hardly ever use my bodyspace account, but had to say that your chapter breakdowns were extremely helpful in me passing my exam earlier this morning.
To anybody looking for advice, stick to what Goose102 suggested.
Also, a big ups to the infamous Bradster, wherever he may be.
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01-05-2013, 02:26 PM #489
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01-05-2013, 08:06 PM #490
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- Location: College Place, Washington, United States
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Hey all! Passed my NASM CPT Last Wednesday. Another big thanks too everyone who was helpful in this post. Took me 13 weeks but i took seriously and even enjoyed it! Creating 350+ flash cards was a bit overkill i found out after taking the tests but for me writing them down was a key factor in the way I learn. Also used the NASM app with 400 questions on it. All in all the test is difficult but not if you truly read and study anything in the NASM book that may be unclear. There is a youtube NASM page that has the videos recorded of there live workshops that helped me learn the anatomy and dysfunctions better! Well worth the time to check it out! I got to the point where I could flip to any page in the book and I looked for anything that I didnt understand. Everything became eventually became well memorized as I applied to myself/friends. I was uncertain about 3-4 questions but overall had a great feeling as I took the test. Being prepared made me realize that there is no way I wasn't going to concur the test.
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01-06-2013, 07:34 PM #491
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01-14-2013, 01:37 PM #492
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01-14-2013, 02:16 PM #493
Starting that chapter(7) next.
On a side note and an app I found helpful was "imuscle". It's not free like most I get, but thought it has been well worth it. It also looks similar to the appendix D. But you can search, view 3D motion of exercises, secondary muscles, stretches and more.
I'll have to leave a space in the link since I can't post links yet
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01-14-2013, 09:15 PM #494
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Get into the gym and do an isolation for every muscle you can. Its a lot easier to remember when you've physically done it. You should really have no questions on that part, when it says squat you want to know as many muscles and what they do as possible. You don't want to be answering two questions in one afterall
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01-17-2013, 09:34 AM #495
I found this thread a few days before I took the NASM-CPT 4 and it was tremendously helpful! I passed without a problem but I'm sure if I had seen this first (before I even started reading the book) the test would have been much easier. This thread is spot on...thanks everyone!! And good luck with your exams!
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01-19-2013, 06:51 AM #496
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01-19-2013, 08:50 AM #497
Just passed NASM-cPT4 this morning in Ohio! Big shout-outs to ya all in this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!! study points did help and lots of questions were actually on my test! man i could not thank you guys much, really really helped me tons! three points from my experience below:
1. lots of questions on the cardiorespir fitness training, i did not expect NASM would ask such detials on this chapter like the acute variables in each zone...u have to know this chapter inside and out man.
2. have 120 questions on the test, but do not know if there still exist the so-called 20 "research" questions, cuz i am pretty sure almost all the questions did cover some topics mentioned somewhere in the book (maybe less than 5 questions worded very weird though). Just take EACH QUESTION very seriously bro, DO NOT treat it as a research one if you do not know the answer instinctively. Do try your best bro, do not let go!
3. functional anatomy is the key! again, quite a few questions on my exam asking the isolated function of muscles, and the interaction of them or the consequences of some imbalances. At least 5 questions are related to "psoas", which is really annoying to me cuz i am totally unfamiliar to this muscle and hell no expectation it to there as that frequent! muscle questions can be very tricky!
all in all, test was pretty tough as the buddies already said, but it is not that hard to pass it with answering >70% correctly.
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01-24-2013, 11:42 AM #498
It looks as if I have a lot of catching up to do, I have been absent for a few reasons. The first reason was I was working on my writing skills trying to get published, which worked out very well and I have been writing for both T- Nation and EliteFTS.com.
The reason as of late is that I was randomly banned for " Multiple Accounts" which lasted around a month and a half before I could get a response and unbanned.
Nevertheless I am back now and appreciate everyone's kind words. I am just happy this thread has helped so many of you and wish you all good luck in your careers. Also a huge thanks to everyone who has taken the time to help others and keep the thread going.Fitness Author at Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation, EliteFTS
Owner of Brad-Kelly.com
Read More Of My Work At: https://www.brad-kelly.com/recent-articles/
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01-25-2013, 08:39 PM #499
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01-29-2013, 01:20 AM #500
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01-29-2013, 01:28 AM #501
Thanks for all the help on here. I've just started to study for the NASM test and expect to take it in 3 weeks. I know, short time. However, every practice test I find for the NASM has me scoring at least 70% so it looks like I have the basics down. Additionally, not working or anything right now gives me all day to prepare for the test...
My plan is to finish reading the book then go back chapter by chapter creating the flash cards and learning every chapter.Last edited by ChessGuy; 01-29-2013 at 01:44 AM.
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01-29-2013, 05:34 PM #502
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01-30-2013, 01:14 PM #503
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01-31-2013, 01:02 PM #504
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02-03-2013, 12:27 PM #505
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02-03-2013, 09:28 PM #506
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02-04-2013, 07:41 AM #507
i passed the test last week and scored an 83% on the last practice test i took, too. you will be fine! my test didn't have an overwhelming amount of questions relating to isolate functions on it. i do remember it asking about the gastrocnemius. i just took the advice at the beginning of this thread (from bradster) to heart and memorized the functions as groups and felt completely fine. good luck to you!
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02-04-2013, 07:50 AM #508
Hi everyone! I just created an account to post in this thread and thank all of you for the time you poured into creating this space. I passed the test last week and took all of your advice to heart. I studied the heck out of the chart on page 183 and found that very beneficial. I wanted to "pay it forward" and share some of the things I was tested on for those of you who may still be studying and are looking for parts of the book to brush up on and fully commit to memory:
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- Autogenic Inhibition
- Hypertensive Clients
- Overtraining
- Time to warm up
- Progression of a Push Up
- 3 Minute Step Test
- Stabilization Endurance Training, Stabilization Balance Training
- READ
- Isolated function of gastrocnemius
I also had a small handful of questions from my practice test pop up on my final test. I also followed Bradster's advice for the isolated funtions and just memorized the groups he noted at the beginning of this thread and found that beneficial and adequate. I stood up and did moved the muscles as I was learning their isolated functions and that was very helpful!
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02-05-2013, 06:43 AM #509
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02-05-2013, 10:40 AM #510
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