NASM Certification

NASM Study Guide for CPT Certification 5th EditionNASM Stands For ?NASM Study Guide (NASM stands for the National Academy of Sports Medicine) is for one of the most prestigious certifications as a Personal Trainer.NASM Study Guide PurposeThe purpose of this NASM study guide is to help you achieve NASM CPT Certification.The intentions of this NASM study guide for CPT certification are:To provide reliable and informative information about NASM Certification.To help myself … [Read more...] about NASM Study Guide for CPT Certification 5th Edition

What is Kinesiology Used For? Kinesiology means the study of the mechanics of body movements.You will gain a new appreciation of your body when you have a deeper understanding of your body's capabilities.Kinesiology is an excellent pastime, not only for a fitness professional or athlete.In fact, knowing more about your body, can even help someone struggling with obesity.The engineering of your own physical body is beyond amazing.As a result, the more you know about yourself, … [Read more...] about What is Kinesiology Used For? NASM Lesson 1

Shoulder Flexion DefinitionIn shoulder flexion, the shoulder joint angle decreases, specifically when you move your arm forward.  For example, when you do a front raise exercise or close grip shoulder press, your arm is rising forward.  This forward movement is called flexion of the shoulder.  The shoulder flexion prime movers are:Pectoralis Major Clavicle Anterior Deltoid Biceps Brachii Short Head CoracobrachialisWhich are the Shoulder Flexion … [Read more...] about Shoulder Flexion: 4 Very Important Facts You Must Know for NASM

  Pulmonary System Review, Definition, Terms and Understanding for NASM Exam Pulmonary system definition for NASM will include a basic understanding of the heart, its chambers, valves, arteries and the lungs.Let's start with the heart.Skeletal muscle moves the skeleton.Some muscle in the heart is only found in the heart.Smooth muscle is found in internal organs.The structure and function of heart muscle is different than other muscle in the body.You need to … [Read more...] about Pulmonary System Definition , Terms and Review for NASM

Introduction to Bones of the Shoulder Girdle This post will introduce you to the 3 bones of the shoulder girdle that you need to know for the NASM CPT exam. You will get familiar with the scapula, the clavicle and the sternum. Of course, we cannot know every question that is coming up on the NASM exam, but the bones of the shoulder girdle could be one of them. Most importantly, the shoulder girdle bones connect the arms to the axial skeleton on each side. In humans, the shoulder girdle … [Read more...] about 3 Bones of the Shoulder Girdle to Know for NASM CPT Certification