ISSA FINAL EXAM TRANSFORMATION
SPECIALIST 2026 FINAL PAPER FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
CERTIFIED STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ If you can perform a maximum of eight repetitions using a certain
weight, then that weight is approximately what percentage of your one-
repetition max?
Answer: 80%
⩥ High repetition resistance training (of 15 or more repetitions):
Answer: Does not innervate high threshold motor units and limits the
potential for hypertrophy for type II muscle fibers.
⩥ Why do new trainees typically experience a higher rate of strength
gains?
Answer: Neural adaptations
⩥ Training, using roughly 6 to 12 repetitions, is most effective for
achieving muscular hypertrophy. (T/F).
Answer: True
,⩥ How much rest time is required/recommended between sets (three sets
of 8 to 10 at 75% of the 1RM) to maximize serum testosterone levels
and growth hormone levels?
Answer: No more than one minute
⩥ Training at 55% to 65% of 1RM is most effective for muscular
endurance. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥ ________ principle states that motor units are recruited in order
according to their recruitment thresholds and firing rates?.
Answer: Size principle
⩥ Common limiting factor when it comes to achieving fitness-related
goals?.
Answer: - Genetics
- Exercise
- Mindset
- Nutrition
⩥ What is the best and most effective diet for every individual?.
Answer: There is no "one-size" fits all diet.
, ⩥ What factor(s) should you take into account when deciding on a
nutrition strategy?.
Answer: - Life demands
- Work situation
- Physical activity
- Culture
⩥ Which food labels does not actually tell you much about the food
itself?.
Answer: "free-range"
⩥ ________ represents a "role" that the liver plays in the body?.
Answer: Synthesizes protein from amino acids ingested through food
⩥ Glucose can be:.
Answer: Used for ATP production and stored as muscle glycogen
⩥ ________ is an "issue" with the caloric values contained on food
labels?.
Answer: Preparation/method of cooking
⩥ ________ is not a metabolic pathway involving carbohydrates?.
Answer: Glyconolisthesis
SPECIALIST 2026 FINAL PAPER FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
CERTIFIED STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ If you can perform a maximum of eight repetitions using a certain
weight, then that weight is approximately what percentage of your one-
repetition max?
Answer: 80%
⩥ High repetition resistance training (of 15 or more repetitions):
Answer: Does not innervate high threshold motor units and limits the
potential for hypertrophy for type II muscle fibers.
⩥ Why do new trainees typically experience a higher rate of strength
gains?
Answer: Neural adaptations
⩥ Training, using roughly 6 to 12 repetitions, is most effective for
achieving muscular hypertrophy. (T/F).
Answer: True
,⩥ How much rest time is required/recommended between sets (three sets
of 8 to 10 at 75% of the 1RM) to maximize serum testosterone levels
and growth hormone levels?
Answer: No more than one minute
⩥ Training at 55% to 65% of 1RM is most effective for muscular
endurance. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥ ________ principle states that motor units are recruited in order
according to their recruitment thresholds and firing rates?.
Answer: Size principle
⩥ Common limiting factor when it comes to achieving fitness-related
goals?.
Answer: - Genetics
- Exercise
- Mindset
- Nutrition
⩥ What is the best and most effective diet for every individual?.
Answer: There is no "one-size" fits all diet.
, ⩥ What factor(s) should you take into account when deciding on a
nutrition strategy?.
Answer: - Life demands
- Work situation
- Physical activity
- Culture
⩥ Which food labels does not actually tell you much about the food
itself?.
Answer: "free-range"
⩥ ________ represents a "role" that the liver plays in the body?.
Answer: Synthesizes protein from amino acids ingested through food
⩥ Glucose can be:.
Answer: Used for ATP production and stored as muscle glycogen
⩥ ________ is an "issue" with the caloric values contained on food
labels?.
Answer: Preparation/method of cooking
⩥ ________ is not a metabolic pathway involving carbohydrates?.
Answer: Glyconolisthesis
