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NASM CPT Study Prep Made Easy

Name: NASM CPT Study Prep Made Easy
Rating: 4.1 (98 reviews)

Learn how to pass your NASM exam on the first try

Created byThomas Gillette NASM, CSCS

Last updated 5/2020

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What you'll learn

The knowledge behind successfully passing the NASM CPT exam
NASM's exercise science
How to Identify Muscle Imbalances and Perform Assessments
OPT model and Exercise Progression
NASM's Nutrition
Client Behavior and Personal Development
Exercise Physiology
How to be an effective personal trainer

Course content

8 sections • 35 lectures • 4h 38m total length

Introduction0:22
This the the simplified guide to passing the NASM Exam on the first try. This course is broken down into bullet points and videos explaining the important or hard to understand topics.
In the resources tab there will be material to help you study.
To pass the NASM CPT exam:
Focus on understanding the bullet points.
Watch the videos
Follow along in the book
Complete your practice exams
If you get study questions wrong, find the answer in the book so you can understand why you missed it
Practice what you learn in the gym and on friends
Repeat

NASM Exercise Science
Lets learn the basics first. We will start with the exercise science portion. This will take you through study points K2 - K5. The nutrition will be covered in its own lecture.

The material in resources will guide you through the chapters.
Video Terms Nervous System P. 17-124:42
This video breaks down the CNS and PNS, along with their different divisions.
Video Nervous system - Muscle Receptors P.223:09
Explore the muscle spindles and the golgi tendon organ, their roles in stretch and tension, autogenic inhibition, static vs dynamic stretching, and how foam rolling and warm‑up choices affect performance.
Video Skeletal System P.241:53
Video Muscle System P.40-424:49
Explore the muscular system from the sarcomere and sliding filament theory to motor units and fiber recruitment, explaining how actin and myosin drive movement, strength, and hypertrophy.
Muscle Fiber Types P. 44-464:39
Video Bioenergetics P. 70-7110:48
Understand how carbs, fats, and proteins fuel energy through atp, pcr, and glycolysis, and how fast and slow twitch fibers drive hiit and endurance.
Video Anatomical Locations and Planes of Motion5:58
Explore anatomical locations such as superior, inferior, proximal, distal, anterior, posterior, and medial or lateral in the anatomical position, and overview the frontal, Samuel, and transverse planes of motion.
Video Joint Movements P. 86-924:31
Video Muscle Actions3:22
Video force velocity - Length Tension4:40

NASM Intro to Muscle Imbalances4:27
This is probably the most important portion when it comes to application and helping clients. Finding imbalances in our clients determines: how we program their workouts, how hard we can work them, how we might be able to address joint issues, how we can get them moving pain free.
If we are able to fix broken movement patterns and muscle imbalances our clients will move better, have less pain, and get better results. This will lead to an increase in client recommendations and more clients for you to train.

Additional Videos in resources.
Muscle Imbalances Part 213:31
Explore how muscular imbalances arise from pattern overload and posturing, and learn how neuromuscular efficiency and reciprocal inhibition guide warmups and movement patterns to restore function.
Video Pronation Syndrome7:06
Video Lower Cross Syndrome8:17
Explore how lower cross syndrome creates anterior pelvic tilt and an overly arched lumbar spine, increasing hamstring and SI joint pain, and how to restore a neutral spine.
Video Upper Cross Syndrome9:05

NASM Fitness Assessment0:23
Muscle imbalances and the fitness assessment go hand in hand. The assessment is where we learn about the client. We have a short time to determine the health and fitness status of the person so we can safely and effectively help them reach their goals. Often time we have only the assessment to make a good impression and prove our value to the person before they chose to purchase training with you or not. This is why it is good to be confident in your abilities to spot and correct imbalances or poor movement patterns.
Video Assessments7:29
Flexibility CH 710:17
Master the flexibility chapter with static, active isolated, and dynamic stretches. Employ foam rolling and self-myofascial release to improve range of motion and movement patterns.

OPT Model and Exercise Progression Introduction
The OPT Model, or Optimum Performance Training Model, is a fitness training system developed by NASM. The OPT Model is based on scientific evidence and principles that progresses an individual through five training phases: stabilization endurance, strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximal strength and power. This is what other brands call periodization. Its a progression through fitness stages based on skill experience and goals.
All of domain 3
Ch. 9 Core Training6:53
Explore how core training protects the spine during lifting with drawing-in and bracing, engaging local and global stabilizers, and progressing from stable to unstable movements to prevent injury.
Ch. 10 Balance Training7:37
Master balance training as the foundation of the OPI team model, improving force-couple relationships, length-tension, and joint dynamics, progressing from stable to unstable surfaces to boost coordination and reduce injury.
Ch. 11 Plyometric Training6:56
Master plyometric training by leveraging a stretch reaction to increase rate of force production and explosiveness through loading, amortization, and concentric phases, boosting muscle fiber recruitment and motor unit activation.
Ch. 12 SAQ Training6:43
Explore speed, agility, and quickness (essay q training) by applying wall drills, ball of the foot, Dorsey flexion, and proper mechanics for sprinting and injury prevention.
Ch. 13 Resistance Training Part 19:13
Explore resistance training through the OP team model and SAID principle, outlining stages and general adaptation syndrome, DOMS, and planned rest to prevent exhaustion and boost neuromuscular adaptations.
Ch. 13 Resistance Training Part 27:45
Explore hypertrophy through three specificity factors—mechanical, neuromuscular, and metabolic specificity—to tailor resistance training. Learn vertical and horizontal loading, along with supersets and pyramid sets for targeted adaptations.
Ch. 14 Integrated Training12:17
Ch. 14 OPT Model and Exercise Progression9:58

Ch. 17 Nasm Nutrition20:24
The basics of nutrition as it pertains to personal trainers. Lets talk Carbs, Fats, and Proteins.
You will get an understanding of how macro nutrients work in the body, and their importance for energy needs as it relates to weight loss or sports performance. This is a key aspect in passing the NASM exam.

Scroll down to K6-K16 covers the nutrition bullet points.
Ch. 18 Supplements18:25
Discover how dietary supplements like protein shakes, creatine, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals supplement daily nutrition. Learn safety, regulation, and quality considerations, plus the basics of ergogenic aids.

Ch. 19 Nasm Client behavior16:15
This section covers client behavior as it relates to personal training and exercise. As we know the thought of exercise or weightloss can be overwhelming to people. This section will help you relate to clients and their insecurities or unhealthy behaviors.
This section will also go over personal development, as it relates to continuing education and business tips. Much of this section will relate to my personal experiences in the fitness industry over the last 13 years.
Ch. 20 Business16:01
Navigate the fitness business landscape, from contractor roles to ownership, and establish LLC, taxes, and a solid marketing plan using the four P's.

Requirements

Good old fashion effort
A passion for health and fitness
A desire to learn more

Description

Learn from an instructor that has taught this material at a college level and has helped many trainers understand the exercise science behind NASM's method.

The book used is the 6th edition. Not much has changed with the new edition. The order of the chapters are a little different. I'll do some updating when nasm comes out with the next edition.

The exercise science still stands! This is a great source to understand how NASM applies the science.

During my time as a program director at Vatterott College I spent many years teaching a large number of students the ways of NASM and how to effectively learn the material. During this time I have perfected my method of successfully delivering the information in a way that is easy to understand. Join this program and learn what I have taught many others.

Over 4 hours of video explanation content!!!

This is the simplified guide to passing the NASM Exam on the first try. This course is broken down into bullet points and videos explaining the important or hard to understand topics. In the videos I will include the page numbers of the material I am speaking to. That way you can easily follow along and have references for future studying.

The information of this course will be mostly video material, that being said be sure to review the bullet points provided in the resources tab.

In the resources tab there will be material to help you study.

To pass the NASM CPT exam:

Focus on understanding the bullet points.
Watch the videos
Follow along in the book
Complete your practice exams (that are provided by NASM when you purchase your certification)
If you get study questions wrong, find the answer in the book so you can understand why you missed it
Practice what you learn in the gym and on friends or family
Repeat

What does this course cover?

NASM's Exercise Science
How to Identify Muscle Imbalances and Perform Assessments
OPT model and Exercise Progression
NASM's Nutrition / Supplementation
Client Behavior and Personal Development

Who this course is for:

Personal Trainers
All people
People that are studying to be personal trainers
Anyone that wants to increase their knowledge about fitness
Anyone that wants to pass a personal trainer certification exam
Fitness enthusiasts

NASM CPT Study Prep Made Easy

What you'll learn

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Course content

INTRODUCTION 6th EDITION1 lecture • 1min

.11 lectures • 49min

NASM5 lectures • 42min

NASM3 lectures • 18min

Ch 8. Cardiorespirtory Training2 lectures • 31min

NASM9 lectures • 1hr 7min

NASM2 lectures • 39min

NASM2 lectures • 32min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: