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

A) Sedentary individuals

B) Recreational joggers

C) Athletes needing sport-specific conditioning

D) Beginners

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

A) Build muscle mass

B) Supply oxygenated blood to muscles during physical activity

C) Improve flexibility

D) Reduce muscular strength

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

A) Sprint training

B) Maximal heart rate

C) High-intensity intervals

D) Steady-state zone 1 work

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

A) Increase blood flow to muscles

B) Raise body temperature

C) Reduce joint lubrication

D) Prepare the body for activity

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

A) 100 minutes

B) 200 minutes

C) 150 minutes

D) 75 minutes

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

A) Talk Test

B) VO2 max test

C) MET

D) Strength test

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

A) Equipment brand

B) Movement alignment and joint position

C) Number of calories burned only

D) Music preference

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9) What does MET stand for in exercise science?

A) Metabolic Efficiency Test

B) Metabolic Equivalent Task

C) Moderate Exercise Threshold

D) Maximum Exercise Target

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

A) Shift to strength training

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

C) Push harder in zone 4

D) End the session immediately

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11) Which is a benefit of cardiorespiratory conditioning?

A) Lower VO2 max

B) Decreased lean body mass

C) Reduced risk of heart disease

D) Higher resting heart rate

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

A) Pes planus distortion

B) Lower crossed syndrome

C) Kyphosis-lordosis posture

D) Upper crossed syndrome

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

A) Burn more calories

B) Raise heart rate

C) Increase flexibility

D) Return the body to resting state

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14) In Stage 3 training, clients begin to:

A) Focus solely on resistance training

B) Include intervals in zone 3

C) Stay only in zone 1

D) Avoid interval work

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

A) Intensity

B) Time

C) Technique

D) Frequency

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