NASM Chapter 2

Question 1

Low-cost gym

Answer 1

In recent years, these types of health clubs have exploded in popularity. These facilities offer a low-price membership, often including very few amenities other than access to exercise equipment. Access to amenities or programs, such as group fitness classes, small group workout programs, or personal training, costs extra, if the services are offered at all. Additionally, many low-cost clubs will have 24/7 key card access for members instead of employing a front-desk staff.

Question 2

Mid-market gym

Answer 2

Health clubs in this category provide all features of low-cost clubs with additional amenities like higher-end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership. In addition, these health clubs often have multiple locations that can be accessed with the same level of membership.

Question 3

Premium gym

Answer 3

Health clubs in this category typically feature multiple group-fitness studio options like indoor cycling, mind–body, and traditional group fitness programs. They also frequently provide a selection of high-end amenities like towels and complimentary personal hygiene products, cafes to provide postworkout nutrition, pools, full-service spas and salons, sports courts, and in-house childcare services. The price point for a membership at premium clubs varies considerably based on location, the company, and the level of desired facility access. Oftentimes, these clubs sell family packages to help keep things more affordable.

Question 4

Non-profit gym

Answer 4

Many nonprofit organizations, such as the YMCA, operate fitness facilities. They then use the revenue from the fitness programs and memberships to cover operational costs, improve the facilities, and fund a wide range of community-based initiatives. However, the term nonprofit can be slightly misleading; while these organizations may not generate profits for a private owner or corporation, they still require fitness professionals to generate revenue no differently than they do at for-profit clubs.

Question 5

Operational Costs

Answer 5

The various monetary requirements associated with the day-to-day running of a business.

Question 6

High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Answer 6

An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity broken up by relatively short rest periods.

Question 7

adherence

Answer 7

The level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action.