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NASM-CES™Corrective Exercise Specialist
The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES) is a post-CPT specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine built around NASM's Corrective Exercise Continuum (Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, Integrate). The final exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and assesses movement assessment, compensation identification, and corrective programming for the foot/ankle, knee, lumbo-pelvic-hip, shoulder, and cervical regions.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NASM-CES™ exam.
- Passing score
- 70% (70 of 100 questions correct)
- Format & length
- 100 questions · 90 minutes
- Voucher cost
- ~$539 USD (self-study; bundles vary with NASM promotions)
- Prerequisites
- None required (NASM-CPT or another personal training credential strongly recommended)
- Validity
- Lifetime credential (no CEU renewal required for CES specifically; CPT recert credits accepted)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NASM-CES™ exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NASM-CES™ exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Corrective Exercise Continuum
- Static, Dynamic & Movement Assessments
- Foot/Ankle, Knee & LPHC Impairments
- Shoulder & Cervical Impairments
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Personal trainers and coaches working with desk-bound clients, post-rehab populations (post-discharge from PT), and general-population clients with chronic movement compensations. The single most-cited corrective specialization on US trainer resumes.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
CES is the highest-volume corrective-exercise credential in the US and the cert most commercial gyms recognize when pricing specialty sessions above standard PT rates. It pairs naturally with the NASM-CPT and OPT model, but stands on its own for trainers from other CPT lineages who want a movement-assessment specialization their clients have heard of.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
500 questions covering every objective on the official NASM-CES™ exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NASM-CES™ unlocks every other Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NASM-CES™ articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NASM-CES™
How many questions does the NASM-CES™ bank have?
500 questions, organized into 4 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NASM-CES™ content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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