NASM CPT EXAM CHEAT SHEET + A FEW MORE

1. Stabilization2. Strength 3. Power

OPT Training Phases

1. Stabilization endurance2. Strength endurance3. Hypertrophy4. Maximum Strength5. Power

Phases that have supersets

Phases 2 (strength endurance) and phase 5 (power)

Three parts of a neuron

1. cell body2. dendrites3. axon

Three joint motions

1. Roll2. Slide3. Spin

Skeletal system functions

provides support, strength, protection, and mineral/fat storage; blood cells made in bone marrow

Layers of muscle

epimysiumperimysiumendomysium (DEEPEST)

Slow twitch (type 1) muscle fibers

1. increased oxygen2. smaller3. less force4. slow fatigue

Fast twitch (type 2) muscle fibers

1. less oxygen2. larger3. more force4. fast fatigue

Muscle spindle

1. most sensitive to changes in MUSCLE LENGTH2. stretch reflex3. cause contraction

Golgi tendon organs

1. most sensitive to change in MUSCULAR TENSION2. attach to tendons3. cause relaxation

Blood flow in the heart

1. right atrium (gathers deoxygenated blood returning to heart)2. right ventricle (pumps deoxygenated blood to lungs)3. left atrium (collects oxygenated blood)4. left ventricle (pumps oxygenated blood) REMEMBER THE RIGHT ALWAYS HAS NO OXYGEN AND THE LEFT ALWAYS DOESVENTRICLES PUMP, ATRIUM COLLECTS

Blood vessels

1. arteries - carry blood AWAY from heart2. arterioles - end in capillaries3. capillaries - site of gas, chemical, and water exchange 4. venues - connect capillaries to larger veins 5. veins - transport blood TO the heart

Blood function

1. transport oxygen2. transport waste3. transport hormones4. carries heat 5. regulates temp6. clotting protects leaving7. fights disease in sickness

ATP-PC

anaerobic (no oxygen), high intensity, lasts 10-15 seconds

Glycolysis

30-50 seconds, use carbs, medium duration

Oxidative System

1. The oxidative system uses oxygen to generate energy from metabolic fuels (aerobic)2.Oxidative production of ATP occurs in the mitochondria3. Can yield much more energy (ATP) than anaerobic systems.4. The oxidative system is slow to turn on.5. Primary method of energy production during endurance events.

3 oxidative systems

1. aerobic glycolysis2. krebs cycle3. electron chain transport (ETC)

Respiratory quotient

CO2 produced/ O2 consumed; fats = 0.7, carbs =1

Sagittal plane

divides body into left and rightmotion: flexion and extensionaxis: coronal

Frontal plane

Divides the body into front and back portionsmotion: abduction/adduction, lateral flexion, eversion/inversion axis: anterior/posterior

Transverse plane

horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portionsmotion: internal/external rotation, left/right rotation, horizontal abduction/adduction axis: longitudinal

Calculating maximal heart rate

- Straight percentage method: HRmax = 220-age (easiest, less accurate)- Regression formula: HRmax = 208 - (0.7 x age) (more accurate)

HR training zones

1. 65% to 75%2. 76% to 85%3. 86% to 95%

Which pulse should be used by trainers?

Radial pulse (on the wrist)

Pronation distortion tight muscles (overative)

GastrocnemiusSoleusPeronealsAdductorsIlliotibial band Hip flexor complexbicep femoris (short)

Pronation distortion weak muscles (underactive)

anterior tibialisposterior tibialis vastus medialis gluteus medius/maximuship external rotators

Lower crossed tight muscles (OA)

gastrocnemius soleuship flexor complex adductorslatissimus dorsi erector spinae

Lower crossed weak muscles (UA)

anterior tibialis posterior tibialisgluteus maximus Lucius medius transverse abdominisinternal oblique

upper crossed tight muscles (OA)

upper trapezius levator scapulae sternocleidomastoidscalene latissimus dorsi teres majorsubscapularis pec major/minor

upper crossed weak muscles (UA)

deep cervical flexorsserratus anteriorrhomboidsmid trapeziuslower trapeziusteres minorinfraspinatus

OHS feet turn out OVERACTIVE

soleuslateral gastrocnemiusbiceps femoris (short)

OHS feet turn out UNDERACTIVE

medial gastrocnemius medial hamstring grasilis, sartorius, popliteus

OHS knees move in OVERACTIVE

adductor complexbicep femoris (short)tensor fascia lataevastus lateralis

OHS knees move in UNDERACTIVE

gluteus medius/maximusvastus medialis oblique

OHS LPHC leans forward OVERACTIVE

soluesgastrocnemiuship flexor complexabdominal complex

OHS LPHC leans forward UNDERACTIVE

anterior tibialisgluteus maximuserector spinae

OHS low back arches OVERACTIVE

hip flexor complexarrector spinaelatissimus dorsi

OHS low back arches UNDERACTIVE

gluteus maximushamstring complexintrinsic core stabilizers

OHS arms fall forward OVERACTICE

latissimus dorsiteres majorpec major/minor

OHS arms fall forward UNDERACTIVE

mid/lower trapsrhomboidsrotator cuffs

OHS what to view

ANTERIORLY:-feet, ankles, knees POSTERIORLY:-LPHC, shoulder and cervical complex

BMI for overweight

25-29.99

BMI for obese

30-34.99

cumulative injury cycle

1- Tissue Trauma2- Inflammation3- Muscle Spasm4- Adhesions5- Altered Neuromuscular Control6- Muscle Imbalance

Integrated flexibility continuum

Corrective flexibility (self myofascial release and static stretching) active flexibility (SMR and active isolated stretching)functional flexibility (SMR and dynamic stretching)

recommended exercise for adults

150 minutes of MODERATE exercise75 minutes of VIGOROUS AEROBIC exercise

cardiovascular training for general health

60% of maximum oxygen consumption

FITTE principle

F - FrequencyI - IntensityT - TimeT - TypeE - Enjoyment

local stabilization system muscles (type 1 slow twitch)

transverse of dominisinternal oblique lumbar multi fiduspelvic floor muscles diaphragm

best core exercise for beginner

prone iso abs

core musculature

local stabilization systemglobal stabilization system movement system

stabilization exercises

1. involve no lower joint movement2. balance power include a hop3. balance strength involve bending at hip or knee

proprioceptively challenging equipment

1. floor (least)2. balance beam3. half foam roll4. foam pad5. balance disk6. wobble board7. bosu ball (most)

three phases of plyometric training

eccentric (decelerates force)amortization (transition phase between eccentric and concentric)concentric (loading)

three phases of general adaptation syndrome

alarm reaction (soreness)resistance development (muscle growth)exhaustion (injury)

5 resistance training adaptations

1. stabilization2. muscular endurance3. muscular hypertrophy4. strength5. power

resistance training systems

SINGLE SET - one set of each exerciseMULTIPLE SET - multiple setsPYRAMID - increasing/decreasing weight with each setSUPERSET - 2 exercises in rapid successionDROP SETS - perform set to failure, remove % of load, then continueCIRCUIT TRAINING - series of exercises with minimal restPERIPHERAL HEART ACTION - alternating upper and lower body exercisesSPLIT-ROUTINE - breaking body up into separate parts in separate daysVERTICAL LOADING - exercises in a vertical manner down the bodyHORIZONTAL LOADING - all sets of a body part completed before moving on

acute variables of training

Repetitionssetstraining intensityrepetition tempotraining volumerest intervaltraining frequencytraining durationexercise selection

ATP recovery

20-30 sec = 50%40 sec = 75%60 sec = 85%3 min = 100%

PROGRAM DESIGN CONTINUUM: muscle endurance

reps: 12 to 20sets: 1-3intensity: 50% to 70%tempo: slow (4/2/1)rest: 0-90 sec

PROGRAM DESIGN CONTINUUM: hypertrophy

reps: 6 to 12sets: 3 to 5intensity: 70% to 85%tempo: moderate (2/0/2)rest: 0-60 sec

PROGRAM DESIGN CONTINUUM: maximum strength

reps: 1 to 5sets: 4 to 6intensity: 85% to 100%tempo: fastrest: 3 to 5 min

PROGRAM DESIGN CONTINUUM: power

reps: 1 to 10sets: 3 to 6intensity: 35% to 45%tempo: fastrest: 3 to 5 min

exercise tools

free weightsmachinescable machineselastic bandsmedicine bands kettlebells body weightTRXbosu ballstability ball

protein intake

sedentary person - .4 g/lbstrength - .5 - .8 g/lbendurance - .5 - .6 g/lb

amino acids

20 total8 essential (cannot be manufactured by body; must be obtained by food)

recommended macros

protein: 10% to 35%carbohydrates: 45% to 65%fats: 20% to 35%

macro calories

protein: 4 cal/gramcarb: 4 cal/gramfat: 9 cal/gramalcohol: 7 cal/gram

Fluid recommendations

6-12 oz every 15-20 mins of exercise16-24 oz/lb lost during exercise

common vitamins with adverse effects when consumed in excess

zincironvitamin Avitamin D

5 stages of change

1. Precontemplation2. Contemplation3. Preparation4. Action5. Maintenance

SMART goals

Specific (clearly defined)Measurable (quantifiable)Attainable (challenging but not extreme)Realistic (client = willing and able)Timely (specific date)

autogenic inhibition

neural impulse > impulses that cause muscles to contractinhibitory effect on muscle spindles

reciprocal inhibition

contraction of one muscle set accompanied by relaxation of antagonist muscle that allows movement

Altered reciprocal inhibition

inhibition caused by tight agonist that inhibits functional antagonist

synergistic dominance

inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover

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