ACTION Personal Training Part 2 Study Guide | CPT Exam Prep & Advanced Fitness Concepts

Advance your ACTION Personal Training certification preparation with this comprehensive Part 2 study guide covering advanced fitness concepts, program design strategies, and client safety protocols. This resource details key topics including warm-up benefits (metabolic enhancement, injury prevention, neural transmission), energy systems (ATP-CP, glycolytic, oxidative), ATP function and cellular energy, resistance training RM targets, periodization programs (traditional, stepwise, undulating, overreaching, non-linear), warm-up types (general, activity-specific, passive), self-myofascial release (SMFR) techniques and targeted muscle groups, circuit training, muscle adaptation specificities (mechanical, neuromuscular, metabolic), FIDM flexibility programming (frequency, intensity, duration, mode), balance aspects (static, peripheral, dynamic), overtraining prevention strategies, dehydration prevention guidelines, macronutrient functions (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), glycemic index classifications, calorie calculations per gram, electrolytes and their roles, duty of care and client safety, pulse calculation methods, BMI formula, VO2 max measurement and significance, and the kinetic chain (muscular, articular, neural systems). Perfect for personal training candidates seeking in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology, program periodization, and client management for certification success.