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10-18-2011, 10:00 AM #91
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11-02-2011, 11:05 PM #92
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11-03-2011, 07:44 PM #93
- Join Date: Oct 2007
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So far, I've studied 2-3 hours per day since October 22nd (sometimes 3-5 hours if I've got the time) and I just wrapped up chapter 5.
I've also taken 22 pages of notes on Microsoft Word (easier to organize) to help me retain the more important key points and for a study guide reference to stay up on previous chapters while I complete new one's. I'd love to be able to have someone review them and highlight some of the more important things to review if at all possible. If you would be so kind as to consider doing this for me, I'd be extremely grateful and rep the **** out of you. HAHAAA :-D
I've read each chapter twice and completed the study guide sections including the post chapter review questions which I know like the back of my hand (without memorization).
I think chapter 4 has been the biggest pain in my ass so far though. Any further advice on how to retain all the functional anatomy? Is it really necessary to learn every bit of information on pages 68-86?
Thank you in advance for your wisdom, Bradster.New Goal:
210lbs. / 9.0% BF
Deadlift 445lbs.
Squat 405lbs.
Bench 350lbs.
Military 245lbs.
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Old Goal: ACCOMPLISHED
200lbs. / 9.0% BF
Deadlift 425lbs.
Squat 365lbs.
Bench 335lbs.
Military 225lbs.
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11-04-2011, 11:36 AM #94
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Bradster,
NASM was recently looking for experts to teach their workshops. Not sure if you meet the requirements, but they wanted people to send a video and resume. The information was on their FB page. Not sure if it is still open or if you would be interested, but think you would be great for the job! I haven't read the whole post, sorry if this has already been mentioned.BS Sports and Health Sciences, Concentration: Exercise Science
NASM: CPT
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11-04-2011, 04:22 PM #95
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yeah same here with chapter 4. i made flashcards of all the vocab too. i just finished reading chapter 5, and have yet to make the flashcards but i have almost 100. i combines things that are similar though, like the planes of movement, aerobic and anaerobic, etc. to cut down on the number of cards.
but i was wondering the same thing. do we also need to know all the functional anatomy? I plan to learn this eventually anyway but AFTER my nasm, and actually learn all the bones and muscles and all that fun stuff!"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender!"
"A lesson without pain is meaningless. For you cannot gain something without sacrificing something else in return. But once you have overcome it and made it your own... You will posses a irreplaceable Full-metal heart." -Full Metal Alchemist
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11-07-2011, 02:18 PM #96
I will certainly look over them for you, also functional anatomy is easiest learned on note cards from my experience , the muscle name on front and information you should know about it on the back. You sound very prepared so far though!
Thanks brother, it hasn't been mentioned and I would love a opportunity for a job like that, I will check into it later.
I recommend learning this slowly overtime so it becomes natural and second nature, first learn all the basic bones like the Femur , Radius, Ulna , Humerus ect then over months you can go deeper into less important ones like the metacarpals,clavicle phalanges ect.
but it is FUNCTIONAL anatomy so even for the muscles first learn all the basics like the Biceps, Triceps , latissimus Dorsi , Quadriceps ect then go deeper into the individual heads of the quads eventually for example.
And To Everyone
Sorry for my slow reply I normally post from my smartphone but if you have one you probably know the Droid bionic is having issues.
Dont hesitate to ask anymore questions guys , I just love helping people and want to help spread fit healthy lifestyles as far as possible.Last edited by Bradster101190; 11-07-2011 at 02:35 PM.
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11-07-2011, 03:21 PM #97
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11-12-2011, 02:58 AM #99
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11-14-2011, 01:22 PM #100
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Glad I found this thread, as i plan on taking my test in late December but haven't officially scheduled it yet. Bought the fourth edition of the textbook online but I don't have the study guide(do you think i need to buy it?). I'm a semester away from graduating with my BS in human nutrition, foods, and exercise so im very comfortable with most of this information. I'm just worried im not concentrating on the right stuff. I noticed everyone talking a lot about pg.169 but in my version its just stretching techniques, what exactly are you all referring to?
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11-14-2011, 01:37 PM #101
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11-15-2011, 07:56 PM #103
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Hey Guys. I reviewed this thread and a few others on bb.com before I took my exam.
Cliffs:
-Took me ~2 months from the date i got my materials to the date I passed the exam
-Was paranoid about failing because of the under/over active muscles
-Made flash cards (knowing your vocabulary will give you a BIG advantage on the multiple choice test
-"Flagged" (able to come back to them later) all questions I wasn't ~90% sure about
-Took all the online tests until I got nearly 100% on them (This includes the final and all the module quizzes)
-Utilized the online flash cards and rewrote them by hand. I posted them on here somewhere (Look through my posts/threads).
*Shoot me a PM if you have any questions - It'll help me out too.
One odd thing I noticed for me was that once I passed I got this feeling like "this is it? now what?" It was like passing the exam was more important than becoming a training. I'm still working on actually becoming a trainer btw.If you want drastic results you need to take drastic measures.
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11-15-2011, 07:59 PM #104
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11-15-2011, 08:10 PM #105
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11-16-2011, 08:36 AM #107
- Join Date: May 2011
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I'm currently studying for for this. My goal is to take the test in early January. This guide is helping a lot so far!
Lol I just looked at page 169 in my book. Turns out I have the wrong book! I have been studying the Sports Performance Training book for the last month. I purchased back in September. They are sending me the right book and giving me 180 days from today now. Good thing I noticed. Although I feel like an idiot for not noticing earlier hahaLast edited by xkreedx; 11-16-2011 at 10:27 AM.
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11-16-2011, 10:13 AM #108
Just passed! This thread helped a lot. Studied for about a month and a half, passed my first time
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11-16-2011, 11:15 AM #109
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11-28-2011, 07:24 PM #110
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12-06-2011, 07:21 PM #113
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Just finished reading the book and my plan now to review EVERYTHING to make absolutely sure that I've got it all down.
If anyone has any advice on what I should give a little more attention to, please let me know as it would be very helpful.
December 7th
• Watch DVD Chapters 1 & 2
• Review Chapters 1 & 2
• Review Study Guide Chapters 1 & 2
December 8th
• Watch DVD Chapters 3 & 4
• Review Chapters 3 & 4
• Review Study Guide Chapters 3 & 4
December 9th
• Review Assessment Flash Cards
• Review Assessment Quiz
December 10th
• Watch DVD Chapters 5 & 6
• Review Chapters 5 & 6
• Review Study Guide Chapters 5 & 6
December 11th
• Watch DVD Chapters 7 & 8
• Review Chapters 7 & 8
• Review Study Guide Chapters 7 & 8
December 12th
• Review Exercise Technique Flash Cards
• Review Exercise Technique Quiz
December 13th
• Watch DVD Chapters 9, 10, & 11
• Review Chapters 9, 10, & 11
• Review Study Guide Chapters 9, 10, & 11
December 14th
• Watch DVD Chapters 12 & 13
• Review Chapters 12 & 13
• Review Study Guide Chapters 12 & 13
December 15th
• Review Exercise Design Flash Cards
• Review Exercise Design Quiz
December 16th
• Watch DVD Chapters 15 & 16
• Review Chapters 15 & 16
• Review Study Guide Chapters 15 & 16
December 17th
• Watch DVD Chapters 17 & 18
• Review Chapters 17 & 18
• Review Study Guide Chapters 17 & 18
December 18th
• Review Nutrition & Professional Development Flash Cards
• Review Nutrition & Professional Development Quiz
December 19th
• Take Practice Exam
December 20th
• Take NASM CPT Exam
It helps when I make a study regimen for myself. Gives me something to go off of and keeps me in line with my goals.New Goal:
210lbs. / 9.0% BF
Deadlift 445lbs.
Squat 405lbs.
Bench 350lbs.
Military 245lbs.
______________________
Old Goal: ACCOMPLISHED
200lbs. / 9.0% BF
Deadlift 425lbs.
Squat 365lbs.
Bench 335lbs.
Military 225lbs.
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12-12-2011, 10:34 AM #114
Good idea gicmving yourself a regimen ! That looks like a great setup and since you already read the book once you should be prepared by the end of that.
If I were you I would take the NASM practice exam once a week ( so you dont memorize the practice exam) and this can measure your progress more regularly.
It is a great representation of the test and tool for studying if you dont just memorize the anwsers by taking it too often.
Also the special populations chapter( 14) in the book contains a TON of information but theres only 2 questions from it on the final exam and they are also learned elsewhere so you can just breeze over that chapter the second read through to save a good amount of study time.
But really you set it up great , I am sure youll pass goodluck!Fitness Author at Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation, EliteFTS
Owner of Brad-Kelly.com
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12-12-2011, 10:39 AM #115
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12-12-2011, 06:43 PM #116
Chapter 4: Muscle grouping?
Thanks for a great thread! I'm currently studying for the NASM exam and I had a question about how to group the muscles in chapter 4. Would you recommend grouping each section (lower leg complex, hip musculature, abdominal musculature, etc..) or just the ones you posted previously? I've never studied human anatomy so it's completely new to me. Any advice would help! Thanks in advance!
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12-12-2011, 06:54 PM #117
The ones I mentioned arent all of them , just what I remembered off the top of my head. That section is the hardest for most people to fully comprehend so just keep referencing back and studying it over the whole course of your exam preperation. After every other chaptercome back and learn 2 new muscle groups ect.
You can group almost anything with the same function, just do what feels comfortable to you.Fitness Author at Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation, EliteFTS
Owner of Brad-Kelly.com
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12-13-2011, 06:55 PM #118
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12-13-2011, 06:59 PM #119
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12-18-2011, 09:01 PM #120
- Join Date: Jan 2006
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I went through my CPT book in about a month and im doing really well with practice tests, using the iphone apps, the study guide etc.... BUT any time i get a question with a muscle description or "identify which muscle is over/under active?" or "what causes a persons foot to turn out during a squat assessment?" I totally go blank and cant answer it correctly.
How do I "Comprehend" this stuff
I went back to your original post and looked at your groups:
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Hamstring group -Accelerates knee flexion and hip extension..( Grouped them all together instead of learning every little muscle)
Quadricep Group-Knee Extension and Hip Flexion( grouped them as well)
Gluteus Maximus -hip extension and external rotation
Latissimus Dorsi-Shoulder extension, abduction and internal rotation
Rhomboids-Scapular retraction and downward rotation.
Biceps Brachi-Elbow flexion , shoulder flexion and supination of radioulnar joint
Triceps-Elbow and shoulder extension
Serratus Anterior- Scapular Protraction
Solues and Gastrocnemius-Plantarflexion
Rectus Abdominis- Spinal flexion, lateral flexion and rotation
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Are those the only groups/muscles you made yourself aware of before going into the test? what about the hip musculature? that cant be grouped can it?
Im staring at these pages and im just lost.
thanks for any help or advice!
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