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NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY
EXAM 2026| COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the
parasympathetic nervous system and encourage the client to relax? - correct-
answer - Slowing down the rate of breathing.
Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-
stretching program? - correct-answer - Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach
that differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? - correct-answer -
Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
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What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual movement at a moderately fast
tempo? - correct-answer - Preparation
Which type of movements engage the Power nets? - correct-answer - Kicking
Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)? - correct-
answer - Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, plantar fascia
Dysfunction in which fascial net causes the back net to compensate by pulling
upwards on the back of the body? - correct-answer - Front net
Which of the following is an advantage of matching your client's breath during
fascial stretching sessions? - correct-answer - It allows the fitness professional to
understand the client's responses and develop trust.
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Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each
component of the human movement system (HMS)? - correct-answer - This
enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
What is the sympathetic nervous system known to do? - correct-answer - It is
used for preparation for activity.
Which of the following topics is it suggested to avoid during an assisted stretching
session? - correct-answer - Political affiliations
What is a potential hurdle for clients with demanding careers or those that
attempt to control every aspect of their lives? - correct-answer - Learning to relax
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Which of the following emotional characteristics are most important for the
fitness professional to have during an assisted-stretching session? - correct-
answer - Understanding, compassion and empathy
Which of the following statements best describes the Golden Rule? - correct-
answer - To never cause pain to the client or to the fitness professional during the
session for any reason.
Which of the following postural dysfunctions is caused by a shift of the front arm
net? - correct-answer - Thoracic Kyphosis
When impaired, which exercise may uncover a shift in the back net (BN)? -
correct-answer - Stiff legged deadlift
NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY
EXAM 2026| COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Which of the following ways could the fitness professional target the
parasympathetic nervous system and encourage the client to relax? - correct-
answer - Slowing down the rate of breathing.
Which of the following can assist a client in getting started with their self-
stretching program? - correct-answer - Pre-planning with the fitness professional.
Which of the following is an aspect of becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach
that differs from traditional concepts of stretching techniques? - correct-answer -
Performing global assessments, including the assessment of fascial nets.
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What self-stretching program utilizes perpetual movement at a moderately fast
tempo? - correct-answer - Preparation
Which type of movements engage the Power nets? - correct-answer - Kicking
Which of the following structures are found in the Back Net (BN)? - correct-
answer - Cranial fascia, sacrolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, plantar fascia
Dysfunction in which fascial net causes the back net to compensate by pulling
upwards on the back of the body? - correct-answer - Front net
Which of the following is an advantage of matching your client's breath during
fascial stretching sessions? - correct-answer - It allows the fitness professional to
understand the client's responses and develop trust.
,3|Page
Why is it important to have structural efficiency and the alignment of each
component of the human movement system (HMS)? - correct-answer - This
enables an individual to maintain their center of gravity over a constantly
changing base of support during all functional movements.
What is the sympathetic nervous system known to do? - correct-answer - It is
used for preparation for activity.
Which of the following topics is it suggested to avoid during an assisted stretching
session? - correct-answer - Political affiliations
What is a potential hurdle for clients with demanding careers or those that
attempt to control every aspect of their lives? - correct-answer - Learning to relax
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Which of the following emotional characteristics are most important for the
fitness professional to have during an assisted-stretching session? - correct-
answer - Understanding, compassion and empathy
Which of the following statements best describes the Golden Rule? - correct-
answer - To never cause pain to the client or to the fitness professional during the
session for any reason.
Which of the following postural dysfunctions is caused by a shift of the front arm
net? - correct-answer - Thoracic Kyphosis
When impaired, which exercise may uncover a shift in the back net (BN)? -
correct-answer - Stiff legged deadlift
