NASM GFI Practice Exam | 100% Correct
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Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome corresponds to the first 2-3 weeks of participants'
physiological responses to a new exercise format? - ✔✔alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase) intensity followed by 2 minutes of 40% intensity
(recovery phase) primarily target which metabolic energy system? - ✔✔glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a strength-based exercise? -
✔✔Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles, bodyweight squats and lunges, and slow torso
rotations within the movement prep phase of the class are most likely used for what purpose? -
✔✔Dynamic Flexbility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor encourage hydration breaks?
- ✔✔15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? - ✔✔Flexion & Extension
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of pedals in a seated climb of a cycle class -
✔✔engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160 bpm. Which formats is most safe for her to
teach at this tempo? - ✔✔tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and tendons? - ✔✔increased tissue tensile
strength
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome corresponds to the first 2-3 weeks of participants'
physiological responses to a new exercise format? - ✔✔alarm phase
Performing intervals of 2 minutes of 80% (work phase) intensity followed by 2 minutes of 40% intensity
(recovery phase) primarily target which metabolic energy system? - ✔✔glycolysis
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a strength-based exercise? -
✔✔Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
Incorporating movements like slow controlled arm circles, bodyweight squats and lunges, and slow torso
rotations within the movement prep phase of the class are most likely used for what purpose? -
✔✔Dynamic Flexbility
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor encourage hydration breaks?
- ✔✔15-20 minutes
What joint movements take place in the sagittal plane? - ✔✔Flexion & Extension
Which corrective cue would best address a "mashing" of pedals in a seated climb of a cycle class -
✔✔engage both gluten and hamstrings
An instructor teaches her class at a music tempo of 150 - 160 bpm. Which formats is most safe for her to
teach at this tempo? - ✔✔tabata
Which benefit of exercise refers to stronger ligaments and tendons? - ✔✔increased tissue tensile
strength
