NASM-CNC case studies
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The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) is an NCCA-accredited personal trainer credential offered by NASM, an organization that has been certifying fitness professionals for more than 35 years and has helped people turn passion into rewarding careers since 1987. It is designed for aspiring trainers entering gyms, studios, or independent practice, and for career changers who want a science-backed foundation. The NASM-CNC case studies are 5 cases and about 4,872 words.
1Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diet, GLP-1 Therapy, and Mid-Workout Dizziness
Marcus, 44, is 1.75 m tall and weighs 101 kg (BMI 33). He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago and his most recent HbA1c is 7.8%.
921 words, about 5 min2Conflicting Body-Composition Data and a Client Who Wants to Cut to 1,200 Calories
Priya, 38, hired you for fat loss. At intake she weighs 74.6 kg, is 1.63 m tall, and reports sleeping five to six hours most nights.
956 words, about 5 min3Half-Marathon in 12 Weeks: Setting Macros and Fueling When the Client Wants to Lose 5 kg
Dev, 29, is a 78 kg, 1.78 m recreational runner who strength trains three days a week. He has entered a half marathon in 12 weeks and wants to drop from 78 kg to 73 kg (about 6.4% of body weight) before race day.
912 words, about 5 min4A Six-Week Plateau, Weekend Overeating, and a Request for a Stricter Plan
Lena, 52, has lost 9.1 kg in seven months, from 88.5 kg to 79.4 kg at 1.68 m, using a structured plan and three walks a week. For the last six weeks her weight has not moved.
960 words, about 5 min5Labs on the Table, a Statin Question, and a Request to Text the Results to a Group Chat
Your client Robert, 41, brings a printed lab report to his session: LDL cholesterol 168 mg/dL, HDL 39 mg/dL, triglycerides 210 mg/dL, ALT 62 U/L, and HbA1c 5.9%. He takes atorvastatin 40 mg daily and is about 8 kg above his goal weight.
1,123 words, about 6 min