CNU Stretch vs. NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach
Learning to stretch online is like learning to swim online — you think you've got it until you get wet. NASM's Stretching and Flexibility Coach specialization is 100% online: no live cohort, no supervised hands-on practice, no instructor watching your hand position on a real client's hamstring. CNU Stretch is hybrid — 40+ online lessons followed by a two-day in-person intensive where you actually do the work, on real bodies, with experienced instructors correcting you in real time. Both award CEUs. Only one produces practitioners who are ready on day one.
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An online certification can teach you the theory of stretching. It cannot teach your hands the difference between an effective Active Isolated Stretch and over-pressure on a real client. CNU Stretch's in-person intensive is built for the practitioner who actually has to deliver paid sessions starting Monday morning.
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How is CNU Stretch different from the NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach (SFC) specialization?
NASM-SFC is a 100% online specialization with a 100-question multiple-choice final exam taken from home. CNU Stretch is a hybrid certification — 40+ online lessons followed by a two-day in-person intensive that includes supervised hands-on practice. Both award CEUs; only CNU Stretch includes a required in-person practical.
Does NASM-SFC include any in-person practical training?
No. The NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach specialization is delivered entirely online and assessed via an online proctored exam. There is no in-person component or supervised hands-on practical assessment described in the NASM-SFC product page.
What does NASM-SFC cost compared to CNU Stretch?
NASM-SFC is published at $399 (one-time) or $34/month for 11 months. CNU Stretch Certification is $1,500. The price difference reflects the two-day in-person intensive, supervised hands-on practice, and the live cohort component included in CNU Stretch.
I already hold a NASM credential. Will CNU Stretch count toward my CEUs?
Yes. CNU Stretch is an approved NASM continuing education provider. Completing CNU Stretch awards CEUs toward maintaining your NASM credential. CNU Stretch is also approved by ACE, AFAA, ISSA, and NCBTMB.
Which is better for a gym or studio adding stretch therapy as a service?
NASM-SFC is a solo-practitioner specialization. CNU Stretch is a hybrid model: a per-person Certification at $1,500 for individuals, plus a $15,700 License for gyms and studios that includes certification for up to 5 staff plus operating playbooks, marketing assets, and ongoing support. The License is purpose-built for facility owners; the Certification is for individuals.
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