HOW I PASSED THE NASM CPT EXAM | 7th edition textbook, my top tips, exam topics I saw, my experience

Hey guys! In today's video I talk about all things NASM-related. Earning my CPT certification was something that I've been dreaming about for nearly a year now and we did it! I hope this video was insightful and helps you navigate this journey if you are also studying to take the exam. Good luck! :)

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0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Why NASM?
3:54 - How long did it take me?
4:59 - Live proctoring experience
5:55 - CPR certification experience
6:23 - Study Tips: what NOT to do
8:06 - Study Tips: what helped me/what I wish I knew
11:17 - Exam prep
13:06 - My exam experience (what I saw on the test, test taking tips)
15:11 - Final overall advice/outro

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- MorningLightMusic: Lounge
- Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official
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[cheftan]

My friend if you care about your time, her tips information starts at 6:25 😊

[calebroyce]

I’ve watched so many videos about the NASM CPT exam and this has by far been the most helpful. :) ty

[CreeceMarquis]

I just passed my CPT test recently, and I am cosigning EVERYTHING she said in this video, except for the NASM Edge app. I had heard about it, but I didn't use it. LISTEN to what she is saying in this video, because techniques like this helped me me feel prepared as well!!! As she said, I cannot overstress the importance of learning concepts of overactive/underactive muscles, training programming, psychological techniques, and business/professional practices. Also, the cue questions were unexpected when they popped up on the screen. LoL.

The practice exam at the end of the coursed is very important, HOWEVER be strategic with how you use it! She said it, so I'll reiterate that it is vital to NOT memorize the answers to questions, but to UNDERSTAND the concept and material behind the answers. Like Tracy, I took the practice exam between 10 to15 times (14 times) and I only stopped when I was consistently scoring mid 90s AND fully understanding my incorrect answers without having to look them up. On the actual exam, the questions will be worded much differently from what we see during practice. And as she said, if you have trouble understanding anything through the course content, search YouTube for videos that breakdown the material in a way that is understandable (i.e. chambers of the heart, OA/UA muscles, Muscular Subsystems, etc.) I promise it's all totally doable! Just stick with advice from people like @TracyBui and you'll be fine!! You've got this y'all!!!!

[ostdes]

thank you for actually giving such a real, authentic experience with the NASM exam/course!!!! ❤

[rachelyontz]

This was actually more helpful then some of the other videos i've watched... I take my test sunday. Thank you!

[TyniaWilliams]

Thank you for breaking this down! I’m trying to watch these types of videos before diving into studying with nasm ❤️

[melindaaguilar]

thank you so much I took my exam and I failed it and have been so unmotivated to re test and this advice helped me im going to give the section review and chapter quizzes a try so that way when I take the practice test before my actual exam I can see if that will help me pass

[Jasp]

Great video✌️ im just on beggining this CPT and im also relaize that book and theory taking too mouch time. Need to study questions quiz and videos. And also im agree with study outside. I will check the groups in FB. Good music also is important. Best regards ✌️

[kelseykirkland]

YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BEAUTIFUL!!!! 🤗😍👍💯💯💯💯💯 THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for all the information on this video!!! I've been wanting to get certified by NASAM and I had soooo many questions and still grey areas I didn't quite understand!?? This video helped me so much and answered everything I was still in the dark about! Congratulations on passing 🤗🎉👏💖💜💗💕💖💜💗💞💕💜💖💗 im so happy for you!!!

[Aka.car]

When you read the book did you take notes? That’s what I feel like keeps delaying me is I keep taking these long ass notes and it’s just annoying me

[chesedgomez]

Thank you for the thorough break down! 🙌🏾

[mariafraire]

What happens if for some reason we don’t pass

[silverthunder]

I see all these other videos about what to study to pass and all that but I feel like if I cheat and only study the bare minimum I’m not actually gonna be that knowledgeable and legit enough to deserve the certification, then again the some of the stuff may not actually be that practical to ever rly need to know for working as a personal trainer anyways so I really don’t know anymore, I’m kind of conflicted🤷🏻‍♂️😂.

[reddnewmillennium]

Is it true that the test is open book?

[bodydesignu]

Hey Tracy, We'd like to interview you about passing the NASM!

[Jessicanicholson_]

You had me at squishmallow 😂 that’s when I knew I was going to follow lolol

[Moss_pitt]

When you go to schedule the exam what are the options? Can you schedule months ahead or is there a limit?

[linlandji]

Is the NASM exam or stidy similar to the NCSF ? 💕

[Caly]

Do you know of a source that highlights the overactive/under active muscles?? For say the different postural distortions (ie upper cross)? Thanks

[TiiNiitz]

Would you say they have the same questions on the test and practice test