ANATOMY & MUSCLES
This muscle is the primary mover in a bicep curl.
What is the biceps brachii?
This is the proper spine position during a deadlift to prevent injury.
What is a neutral spine?
This principle refers to gradually increasing stress to improve fitness.
What is progressive overload?
This macronutrient is primarily responsible for muscle repair and growth.
What is protein?
This document protects trainers legally and informs clients of risks.
What is a liability waiver?
This large muscle group is responsible for hip extension and includes the gluteus maximus.
What are the glutes?
This movement pattern involves pushing weight away from the body horizontally.
What is a bench press (horizontal push)?
This training variable includes sets, reps, and load.
What is volume?
This nutrient is the body’s preferred energy source during high-intensity exercise.
What are carbohydrates?
This is the first step before starting any exercise program with a new client.
What is a fitness assessment?
This core muscle wraps around the torso like a corset.
What is the transverse abdominis?
This common mistake during squats involves the knees collapsing inward.
What is knee valgus?
This type of training focuses on short bursts of intense activity followed by rest.
What is HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)?
This term describes consuming fewer calories than you burn.
What is a calorie deficit?
This term refers to helping clients change behavior through guided conversation.
What is motivational interviewing?
This muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction.
What is the deltoid?
This training method alternates between opposing muscle groups with little rest.
What is a superset?
This is the reduction of training load to allow recovery before competition.
What is a deload?
This process occurs when the body uses fat for energy in the absence of carbs.
What is ketosis?
This sign indicates a client should stop exercising immediately.
What is chest pain or dizziness?
This muscle group opposes the quadriceps during leg movements.
What are the hamstrings?
This cue helps ensure proper squat depth and hip engagement.
What is “sit back” or “hips back”?
This training style organizes workouts into cycles like micro, meso, and macro.
What is periodization?
This micronutrient helps regulate muscle contraction and hydration.
What are electrolytes?
This certification ensures a trainer can respond to emergencies.
What is CPR/AED certification?