The NFPT Podcast

Memory Tricks Part 3

Back again by popular demand, The NFPT Podcast brings you another episode devoted to the memory tricks and tips you can use for CPT test day and when you're out there as a personal trainer. Remember, you won't be memorizing everything in your CPT studies. But a few small tricks will help you stay motivated as you progress through the course and accelerate your progress in becoming a successful certified personal trainer.

Memory Tricks Part 2

This is part 2 of our episode series to give you quick and easy memory tricks that will help you on CPT exam day and in your personal training career. Concepts in anatomy and physiology can seem overwhelming at first because you're up against new terms. But, the CPT tricks Erin walks you through will help you keep your study momentum be part of the NFPT CPT family faster than you think!

Memory Tricks Part 1

You shouldn't have to memorize everything to pass your CPT, but you will have to do some memorization for new terms that seem foreign. In this episode Erin talks through how and when to use these memory tricks and then gives you three tricks you can use when taking your CPT exam. They're must-haves for CPT test day and will make studying to be a personal trainer easier immediately

How To Go Through Your CPT Course

Going through a CPT course lives on a spectrum between traditional, linear learning and modern learning. In this episode we talk through how to go through your CPT study materials and course in a way that increases your chances for test day. Learn how to avoid wasting time and frustration while keeping your learning motivation high.

SAID Principle Questions Part 2

CPT test questions on the specificity principle (aka SAID principe) can show up in different ways. In this episode, part 2 of 2, we walk you through two sample test questions, including the answer options. Then, we show you where you could get tripped up on exam day and how to confidently answer these program design questions with less hesitation.

SAID Principle Questions Part 1

CPT test questions on the specificity principle (aka SAID principe) can show up in different ways. In this episode, part 1 of 2, we walk you through two sample test questions, including the answer options. Then, we show you where you could get tripped up on exam day and how to confidently answer these program design questions with less hesitation.

Principle of Specificity

The program design principle of specificity is straightforward--train for the results you want. But knowing the different types of specificity and how to accurately target mechanical, neuromuscular, and metabolic specificity is where some CPT students get stuck. This episode walks you through the SAID principle and how these questions show up on exam day.

Pulling Movement Patterns

If you want to nail questions on human anatomy, fitness assessments, and program design, then knowledge of movement patterns is critical. In this episode, Erin fouses on pulling movement patterns like a seated or bent over row and lat pull. You'll learn the muscle synergies and how to spot overactive and underactive muscles during pull movement assessments.

Symptoms of Overtraining

Being able to recognize signs and symptoms of overtraining is part of injury prevention and reflected on your CPT exam. Additionally, this is valuable information for a practicing personal trainer to make sure they're able to differentiate between overtraining or lack of compliance.

Squat Movement Patterns

The movement pattern of a squat is critical for your success on a CPT exam. Nailing this information helps you with human anatomy, fitness assessments, exercise technique, and program design. In this episode we break down the roles different muscles play in a squat motion to make answering these types of questions on your exam a breeze.