Introduction to Kinesiology What is Kinesiology? Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements. When you first begin to study physical activity, you do not need to look at what the muscles are doing in a particular physical exercise, instead, you need to look at the movement of your joints. Origin of the […]
NASM Certification
NASM Study Guide for CPT Certification 5th Edition
NASM Study Guide for CPT Certification 5th Edition NASM 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 Purpose The purpose of this NASM study guide is to help you achieve NASM CPT Certification. […]
Shoulder Flexion: 4 Very Important Facts You Must Know for NASM
Shoulder Flexion Definition In 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 […]
Pulmonary System Definition , Terms and Review 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 […]
3 Bones of the Shoulder Girdle to Know for NASM CPT Certification
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 […]
