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A Sample Six-Week Exercise Program to Improve General Physical Preparedness for an Occupational Physical Assessment
April 24, 2018by Dennis Scofield, CSCS, TSAC-F, Joseph Kardouni
This article provides a sample six-week, non-linear program for improving muscular strength, power, endurance, anaerobic capacity, and aerobic capacity. However, this is not a “one-size fits all” program, and manipulation of the program variables may be warranted for some individuals.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
TSAC Research Review, Issue 46
June 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the eleventh in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Organization and Administration
Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations
May 13, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA
Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Nutrition Research Column – Unlocking the “Pink” Competitive Edge with Astaxanthin
November 3, 2025by Sheyla Leon, Karen Hecht, PhD, and Drew E. Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report article highlights resilience and recovery with the performance-enhancing benefits of astaxanthin. Visit NSCA online to learn more about nutrition, resistance training, and tactical athletes
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The Case for Gameday Resistance Training in Non-Contact High-Intensity Intermittent Sports
February 7, 2021by Jordan Murphy, CSCS, Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to review the related literature that has explored the influence of resistance training programs on the onset of fatigue and muscular power as it relates to non-contact high-intensity intermittent sports, in order to provide suggestions for creating same-day training programs.
Coaches Program design
Emphasizing Strength and Power Performance Using the Trap Bar Deadlift for the Modern-Day Warfighter
The purpose of this article is to provide warfighters and tactical facilitators with an evidence-based approach to improve maximal strength and power using the trap bar deadlift as it relates to combat preparedness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Aged Firefighter Needs Analysis – Enhancing Readiness throughout the Career Span
May 3, 2024by Daniel Higuera, MS, CSCS, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to propose a training model for the aging firefighter to improve the athletic qualities of aerobic fitness and muscular strength so that they may remain healthier longer into their careers.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Pre-Workout Supplementation – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
October 11, 2021by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, Catherine Gallagher, Rachael Childers, Alyssa West, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Michelle Eisenman
Do you know what is in your client’s pre-workout drinks? This article discusses the most common individual ingredients typically found within pre-workouts and describes “the good, the bad, and the ugly” associated with its usage.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Strength Training and Endurance Athletes
April 10, 2018by Marc Theron Lewis, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
High-intensity strength training paired with explosive, high-velocity movements is suggested to enhance endurance performance. It is recommended that a practical approach be taken when implementing this model of strength training, which would involve a thorough preparatory period.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Understanding Stress and Training
November 17, 2023by Richard Scrivener, MSc, CSCS
This article seeks to help personal trainers understand the physiological effects of stress and helpful ways they can drive positive changes for their clients through exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
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