NASM Practice Test Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts

Last Updated on July 11, 2025

NASM Practice Test Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts Questions Answers Quiz. This chapter highlights the importance of flexibility training for clients, explains scientific reasons for flexibility work, and teaches proper execution and coaching of various stretching methods.

TL;DR – Flexibility Formats

Method	Mechanism	Protocol	Best For
SMR	Autogenic inhibition	30 s hold per tender spot	Breaking adhesions pre-/post-workout
Static Stretching	Stretch tolerance/↓ spindle	≥ 30 s hold, 1–3 sets	Pre/post training for overactive muscles
Active Stretching	Reciprocal inhibition	1–2 s hold, 5–10 reps, 1–3 sets	Improving ROM/dynamic flexibility
Dynamic Stretching	Reciprocal inhibition + momentum	10–15 reps, ~1 set each	Warm-up: improves dynamic performance

NASM Practice Test Chapter 14

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1) What should a fitness professional monitor during cardio sessions for clients with poor posture?

A) Number of calories burned only

B) Music preference

C) Movement alignment and joint position

D) Equipment brand

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2) What is the purpose of Stage 2 training?

A) Flexibility improvement

B) Power development

C) Max strength

D) Interval work between zones 1 and 2

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3) Which method is used as an informal way to gauge exercise intensity?

A) Strength test

B) VO2 max test

C) MET

D) Talk Test

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4) What is the main function of cardiorespiratory fitness training?

A) Build muscle mass

B) Reduce muscular strength

C) Improve flexibility

D) Supply oxygenated blood to muscles during physical activity

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5) Which is a benefit of cardiorespiratory conditioning?

A) Reduced risk of heart disease

B) Lower VO2 max

C) Higher resting heart rate

D) Decreased lean body mass

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6) What kind of client is best suited for Stage 5 cardiorespiratory training?

A) Athletes needing sport-specific conditioning

B) Sedentary individuals

C) Beginners

D) Recreational joggers

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7) Which of the following is not a cardiorespiratory warm-up benefit?

A) Reduce joint lubrication

B) Increase blood flow to muscles

C) Raise body temperature

D) Prepare the body for activity

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8) What does MET stand for in exercise science?

A) Metabolic Equivalent Task

B) Maximum Exercise Target

C) Moderate Exercise Threshold

D) Metabolic Efficiency Test

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9) In Stage 3 training, clients begin to:

A) Include intervals in zone 3

B) Focus solely on resistance training

C) Stay only in zone 1

D) Avoid interval work

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10) Which postural issue involves forward head and rounded shoulders?

A) Kyphosis-lordosis posture

B) Pes planus distortion

C) Lower crossed syndrome

D) Upper crossed syndrome

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11) How many minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity are recommended per week?

A) 200 minutes

B) 150 minutes

C) 100 minutes

D) 75 minutes

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12) What is the goal of the cool-down phase in cardio workouts?

A) Increase flexibility

B) Burn more calories

C) Return the body to resting state

D) Raise heart rate

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13) What should a trainer do if a client cannot recover heart rate during the 1-minute rest in Stage 4?

A) Push harder in zone 4

B) Stay in zone 1 for the rest of the workout

C) Shift to strength training

D) End the session immediately

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14) In Stage 1 of NASM stage training, the primary focus is on:

A) Steady-state zone 1 work

B) High-intensity intervals

C) Sprint training

D) Maximal heart rate

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15) Which of the following is not part of the FITT principle?

A) Technique

B) Intensity

C) Frequency

D) Time

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