NASM-WLS Exam Information and Outline
Weight Loss Specialization (WLS)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
NASM-WLS Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
NASM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice final exam
- Science of Weight Management and Energy Balance
- Metabolism and TDEE
- Nutrition Strategies for Weight Loss
- Calorie deficits and macronutrients
- Exercise Programming for Fat Loss
- Resistance training and cardio
- Behaviour Change and Habits
- Sustainable habits
- Sleep, Stress and Hormones
- Lifestyle factors
- Weight Loss Plateaus
- Adaptive thermogenesis
- Client Coaching
- Goal setting and support