NASM GFI Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE
A class that would integrate exercises using straps and body weight to challenge the
neuromuscular sytem would most likely be using which type of equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Suspension training equipment
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? - CORRECT ANSWER: tabata
An instructor who explains the purpose of an exercise, or what muscle group the
exercise is working is demonstrating which cueing technique? - CORRECT ANSWER:
educational base cues
From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction involve the movement
of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral position? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Anterior
How can a fitness instructor reduce the impact of jumping jacks, but maintain the
movement pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER: Remove the jumps and replace with single
leg sidesteps
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor encourage
hydration breaks? - CORRECT ANSWER: 15-20 minutes
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? - CORRECT ANSWER: Dynamic Flexbility
, Muscle spindles? - CORRECT ANSWER: They are sensitive to change in length of
muscle and the rate of that change.
muscle that is commonly underactive in the LPHC? - CORRECT ANSWER: Hamstrings
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER: glycolysis
Providing application of a how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing up from
a seated position is an example of which type of teaching cue? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Alignment
The average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the
healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Estimated Average Requirement
The average daily nutrient intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly
all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Recommended Dietary Allowance
The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. As intake
increases above the UL, the potential risk of adverse health effects increases. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tolerable Upper intake Level
What effect does the hormone relaxin have on women who are pregnant? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Decreases Joint Stability
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a strength-
based exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER: Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 NEW UPDATE
A class that would integrate exercises using straps and body weight to challenge the
neuromuscular sytem would most likely be using which type of equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Suspension training equipment
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? - CORRECT ANSWER: tabata
An instructor who explains the purpose of an exercise, or what muscle group the
exercise is working is demonstrating which cueing technique? - CORRECT ANSWER:
educational base cues
From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction involve the movement
of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral position? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Anterior
How can a fitness instructor reduce the impact of jumping jacks, but maintain the
movement pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER: Remove the jumps and replace with single
leg sidesteps
In a 60 minute high intensity interval class, how often should the instructor encourage
hydration breaks? - CORRECT ANSWER: 15-20 minutes
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? - CORRECT ANSWER: Dynamic Flexbility
, Muscle spindles? - CORRECT ANSWER: They are sensitive to change in length of
muscle and the rate of that change.
muscle that is commonly underactive in the LPHC? - CORRECT ANSWER: Hamstrings
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER: glycolysis
Providing application of a how a squat can improve the daily activity of standing up from
a seated position is an example of which type of teaching cue? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Alignment
The average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the
healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Estimated Average Requirement
The average daily nutrient intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly
all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Recommended Dietary Allowance
The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. As intake
increases above the UL, the potential risk of adverse health effects increases. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tolerable Upper intake Level
What effect does the hormone relaxin have on women who are pregnant? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Decreases Joint Stability
What is a common form mistake during the performance of a push-up as a strength-
based exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER: Flexing the cervical spine during the exercise
