NASM CPT Chpt - 1

Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint

• The condition of being considerable overweight
• Person with a BMI of 30 or > or who is at least 30lbs over recommended weight for their hieght

• Person with a BMI of 25 - 29.9
• Person between 25-30lbs over recommended weight for their height

AKA Cholesterol Triglycerides, blood lipids are carried in the bloodstream by proteins known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL)

The cumulative sensory input to the CNS from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and movement

An unstable (yet controllable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms

The ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion

Ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time