OPT Training Phases

Question 1

What are the three OPT Training Stages?

Answer 1

1. ) Stabilization
2. ) Strength
3. ) Power

Question 2

What are the NASM OPT Training Phases?

Answer 2

1. ) Stabilization Endurance
2. ) Strength Endurance
3. ) Hypertrophy
4. ) Maximal Strength
5. ) Power

Question 3

Which phases of the OPT model have supersets?

Answer 3

Phases 2 and 5

Question 4

What is the best core excercise for a beginner?

Answer 4

Prone Iso Ab

Question 5

Stabilization exercises involve what?

Answer 5

1. ) Involve little to no joint movement
2. ) Balance Power includes a “hop”
3. ) Balance Strength involves bending at the knee or hip

Question 6

Propioceptively challenging equipment are:

Answer 6

1. ) Floor
2. ) Balance Beam
3. ) Half Foam Roll
4. ) Foam Pad
5. ) Balance Disk
6. ) Wobble Board
7. ) Bosu Ball

Question 7

What are the three phases of plyometric training?

Answer 7

1. ) Eccentric
2. ) Amortization
3. ) Concentric/Loading

Question 8

What are 5 resistance training adaptations?

Answer 8

1. ) Stabilization
2. ) Muscular Endurance
3. ) Muscle Hypertrophy
4. ) Strength
5. ) Power

Question 9

What are the resistance training systems?

Answer 9

• Single Set
• Multiple Set
• Pyramid
• Superset
• Drop Set
• Circuit Training
• Periphereal Heart Action System
• Split Routine
• Vertical Loading
• Horizontal Loading

Question 10

What are the excercise tools?

Answer 10

• Free weights
• Machines
• Cable machines
• Elastice bands
• Medicine Balls
• Kettle Balls
• Body Weight
• TRX
• Bosuball
• Stability Ball