How To Be overprepared for the NASM

[Ashley1121]

Heres a few things that were on my exam...


A few questions on shortended and lengthened muscles regarding upper and lower crossed syndrome
What dehydration does to the body
Assessment recommended for a pregnant woman
Difference between Attainable & Realistic when designing S.M.A.R.T goals
Amount of protein recommended if client wishes to gain lean body mass
Know word for word what the Davies and Shark test are designed for
Most inner layer of skin
Calories per gram for carbs, protein, fat
How many CEU you need within how many years
Personal Trainers main responsibility

[Ashley1121]

Heres a few things that were on my exam...


A few questions on shortended and lengthened muscles regarding upper and lower crossed syndrome
What dehydration does to the body
Assessment recommended for a pregnant woman
Difference between Attainable & Realistic when designing S.M.A.R.T goals
Amount of protein recommended if client wishes to gain lean body mass
Know word for word what the Davies and Shark test are designed for
Most inner layer of skin
Calories per gram for carbs, protein, fat
How many CEU you need within how many years
Personal Trainers main responsibility

Ohhhhh and

Learn stages of change
How to actively listen and why
Root Anaylysis
Definition of posture
Function of skeletal system
Amount of time spent of cool down
Percentage of body fat that causes obesity related health issues
Isolated function of gastrocnemius

[muddysocks]

I am working on the chart on (4) page 183, I know you have said to learn the groups but.... For example, if a question asks, "if your client feet turn out during the assessment, what muscles are overactive?" Will the answer be the list of muscles, just one muscle, or if I know that the lateral muscles are overactive I can find the right answer. So basically what I am asking is, do I need to know each specific muscle for each compensation?

Thanks alot, this thread is a great help !

[xRibs]

I passed!! WOOT WOOT!!! Thanks OP and everyone who helped in this thread!

The online practice test is nothing like the actual one as far as how questions are asked, so this thread definitely helped a bunch.

[xRibs]

Heres a few things that were on my exam...


A few questions on shortended and lengthened muscles regarding upper and lower crossed syndrome
What dehydration does to the body
Assessment recommended for a pregnant woman
Difference between Attainable & Realistic when designing S.M.A.R.T goals
Amount of protein recommended if client wishes to gain lean body mass
Know word for word what the Davies and Shark test are designed for
Most inner layer of skin
Calories per gram for carbs, protein, fat
How many CEU you need within how many years
Personal Trainers main responsibility

Ohhhhh and

Learn stages of change
How to actively listen and why
Root Anaylysis
Definition of posture
Function of skeletal system
Amount of time spent of cool down
Percentage of body fat that causes obesity related health issues
Isolated function of gastrocnemius

All of these were on my test also, so anyone else taking the test soon should at least recognize these.

[Bradster101190]

I passed!! WOOT WOOT!!! Thanks OP and everyone who helped in this thread!

The online practice test is nothing like the actual one as far as how questions are asked, so this thread definitely helped a bunch.

Congratulations!

[unashamed7]

Great work on the understanding of the exam. I got so worked up I actually missed my exam. I didn't think I was ready and was trying to hard. I gave myself a break and decided to gather some study tips befor taking it. I found ur forum very helpful and will apply those tips.

[liangsc]

Haha It was the first test I ever failed in my life so I got MAD. And good point catching me on latissimus dorsi , remembering it all from my head wasn't easy at 4am bro.

Thanks for your input as well!

I might add more , but this is already giving it away in my book lol.

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[RichPorter_1]

Just took my test today and passed! As you know I didn't receive a score, since the results are only administered as Pass/Fail, but I did knocked the test our in about 40 mins. I only marked 6 questions, these may have been the 20 "Practical" questions, but either way the test is nothing like any practice test I had taken. So if you think you know your **** just cause you got a good score on the practice test, DON'T BELIEVE THAT LIE!

My Advice is to Study! A lot of the questions were more about minor details, that most will overlook, or think isn't the most important for the test. And some of the answers are tricky; for example one said something to the affect: Which best describes the third stage of cardio training?

One answer was 86-90% and the other was 91-94%

I recommend the App NASM, the one this is mentioned in this post, By Upward Mobility, its only 6.99, and has over 400 question. I would sit on the toilet at work and use it on my phone...TMI I'm sure, but you get the point!

Anyway, I just got home and I'm hype that I killed this test, if anyone wants copy of the study guide that I used that is a little more detailed, it gives terms and topics to focus on, just inbox me and give me an email address and I will give you a copy of stuff I have. I also have test questions and quizzes for the E-teach program that I took as well.

Also, if anyone is thinking about it, the eTeach program that NASM offers is pretty good at getting you prepared. I really wanted to know this information and not just pass a test, so if you have the money, I would recommend it. But, if not, I understand!

[Bradster101190]

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I was using an expression meaning the test would be too easy if I told anymore.

Just took my test today and passed! As you know I didn't receive a score, since the results are only administered as Pass/Fail, but I did knock the test our in about 40 mins. I only marked 6 questions, these may have been the 20 "Practical" questions, but either way the test is nothing like any practice test I had taken.

My Advice is to Study! A lot of the questions were more about minor detail, that most will overlook, or think isn't the most important for the test.

I recommend the App NASM, the one mention in this post, its only 6.99, and has over 400 question. I would sit on the ****ter at work and use it on my phone...TMI I'm sure, but you get the point!

Anyway, I just got home and I'm hype I killed this test, if anyone wants a study guide that I used that is a little more detailed about terms and topics to focus on, just inbox me and give me an email address and I will give you a copy of stuff I have.

Congratulations brother, that 400 question app is great I did the same.

[RichPorter_1]

It's awesome 6.99 for that app is a steal in my opinion it was the most useful after reading the book. It really helped in zone-in on the material and prepare me for the test. HIGHLY recommended!

[jarrodwhitfield]

good idea!

[jburger89]

All of these were on my test also, so anyone else taking the test soon should at least recognize these.

Any others that you may recall were on your test that weren't mentioned here? Thanks!

[JBEfron]

Any others that you may recall were on your test that weren't mentioned here? Thanks!

Hey guys, I don't know if anyone is interested but I am actually selling a 65 page NASM CPT 4 study guide for really cheap and it helped me pass the exam the first time. Its a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of most of what you need to know for the test. Just shoot me an email to joshuaefron@yahoo if you are interested!

[akdmx]

Just took my test today and passed! As you know I didn't receive a score, since the results are only administered as Pass/Fail, but I did knocked the test our in about 40 mins. I only marked 6 questions, these may have been the 20 "Practical" questions, but either way the test is nothing like any practice test I had taken. So if you think you know your **** just cause you got a good score on the practice test, DON'T BELIEVE THAT LIE!

My Advice is to Study! A lot of the questions were more about minor details, that most will overlook, or think isn't the most important for the test. And some of the answers are tricky; for example one said something to the affect: Which best describes the third stage of cardio training?

One answer was 86-90% and the other was 91-94%

I recommend the App NASM, the one this is mentioned in this post, By Upward Mobility, its only 6.99, and has over 400 question. I would sit on the toilet at work and use it on my phone...TMI I'm sure, but you get the point!

Anyway, I just got home and I'm hype that I killed this test, if anyone wants copy of the study guide that I used that is a little more detailed, it gives terms and topics to focus on, just inbox me and give me an email address and I will give you a copy of stuff I have. I also have test questions and quizzes for the E-teach program that I took as well.

Also, if anyone is thinking about it, the eTeach program that NASM offers is pretty good at getting you prepared. I really wanted to know this information and not just pass a test, so if you have the money, I would recommend it. But, if not, I understand!

Rich Porter is the man. He comes through. Hit him up if you need help

[asamitchell]

Hi all, transitioning from Military to civilian life. Cant wait to be a personal trainer, spent my time in the navy training a lot of my friends. my proudest accomplishment is when I took a guy from 155-195 SOLID. It was amazing, and after that with how much appreciation he showed and how it changed his life (girls flock haha) I know this is the career for me. Here's my email, if anyone has ANY helpful study materials, id highly appreciate it!
asamitchell@gmail.com

[Bradster101190]

Hi all, transitioning from Military to civilian life. Cant wait to be a personal trainer, spent my time in the navy training a lot of my friends. my proudest accomplishment is when I took a guy from 155-195 SOLID. It was amazing, and after that with how much appreciation he showed and how it changed his life (girls flock haha) I know this is the career for me. Here's my email, if anyone has ANY helpful study materials, id highly appreciate it!
asamitchell@gmail.com

With that attitude you will be great trainer. Good luck brother and thanks for your service to our country.

[Fims]

Was thinking about taking a Personal Fitness Workshop before my NASM test. Anyone have experience with these?

[RyouBakua]

upward mobility has NASM study app for 6.99

is it worth it?



a review said that out of 400 questions maybe 10 were on the test

(which puts it up there with NASM online practice test)

[Bradster101190]

upward mobility has NASM study app for 6.99

is it worth it?



a review said that out of 400 questions maybe 10 were on the test

(which puts it up there with NASM online practice test)

Its worth it 5 times over. It tells you WHY you got the question wrong in STUDY MODE and with 400 questions it will help you tremendously. Sure 50 of them arent on the test but it teachs you to think NASM.

[Bradster101190]

Was thinking about taking a Personal Fitness Workshop before my NASM test. Anyone have experience with these?

If its near you id do it without hesitation, evryone says they are great but none are near 500 miles of me.

[RyouBakua]

Its worth it 5 times over. It tells you WHY you got the question wrong in STUDY MODE and with 400 questions it will help you tremendously. Sure 50 of them arent on the test but it teachs you to think NASM.

that person said 390 questions werent on the test


so why pay money for another online practice test?

[Bradster101190]

that person said 390 questions werent on the test


so why pay money for another online practice test?

The EXACT question s werent on the rest but at least 100 discuss information directly on the test.
It teachs you a ton as a whole with study mode, taking tests on it is useless though.

[MillerDecaXC]

Anyone know where i go to find out how long i have to take the test?? i know its 180 days but i cant remember when i bought the course lol

I think i bought it in may/june and I just started chapter 20, so i think ill be alright.just checking tho

[Bradster101190]

Anyone know where i go to find out how long i have to take the test?? i know its 180 days but i cant remember when i bought the course lol

I think i bought it in may/june and I just started chapter 20, so i think ill be alright.just checking tho

Login to the NASM learning center to see the expiration or call them.

[MillerDecaXC]

Login to the NASM learning center to see the expiration or call them.

alright awesome man thanks. im up to the last chapted and i havnt even logged onto that yet lol... are the practice tests and stuff helpful? im gonna use the online area to study after im all done with the book.

[arlisss]

Tack on one more person you helped pass the NASM. Thanks.

[Bradster101190]

alright awesome man thanks. im up to the last chapted and i havnt even logged onto that yet lol... are the practice tests and stuff helpful? im gonna use the online area to study after im all done with the book.

They are pretty helpful as it gets you in a NASM mimdset and warms you up. But they will not help you breeze by the real test as it is mostly different questions.

[Bradster101190]

Tack on one more person you helped pass the NASM. Thanks.

Awesome bro,

50 was a huge goal of mine and I am glad to have passed that.

[DatdereCT]

Just got my CPR/AED for the NASM two days ago... I've been studying for about 2-3 months now, and all I have to do is pass the NASM. Anyone else planning on taking the test in September? I got a PT job lined up, just got to pass and become certified!