(1,232 found)
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Resistance Training for the Older Client – Should They Press, Squat, and Deadlift?
May 3, 2021by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
This article discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults and considerations that personal trainers need to be aware of when working with this population.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
April 21, 2018by Thomas H. Caruso, CSCS, RSCC
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
Coaches Program design
Exercise Physiology 101 – What Every Personal Trainer Should Know
December 8, 2019by John Acquaviva and Michael Maina, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to help both personal trainers and clients with seven main concepts within exercise physiology that will improve training effectiveness and assist in explaining the body’s response to exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design
Biomechanical Analysis in Practice
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This article outlines some very basic procedures for video analysis that strength and conditioning professionals can use to identify the physical demands of specific activities.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
A Closer Look at the 10 Pillars of LTAD: The Practitioner’s Pillars of LTAD for Strength and Conditioning Professionals – Part 2
February 17, 2022by Rick Howard, DSc, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
As the second of a three part series, this article will focus on the Practitioner Pillars of LTAD, including relevant monitoring and assessment tools, as well as systematical progressions and individualized training programs for successful long-term physical development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development
Establishing a Physical Fitness Assessment and Training Program in a Large Metropolitan Law Enforcement Organization
June 7, 2021by Anthony Soika, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC
This article is a personal perspective of creating and providing a fitness assessment and resistance training program from scratch to a large law enforcement organization.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
thu1300paplinskie
September 19, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA, CSCS
PT 2022
Personal trainers Coaches
Ice Hockey Special Considerations – The Goaltenders
March 3, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to investigate a few important considerations for the ice hockey goaltender: common injuries, specific physical characteristics and conditioning, and the mental game.
Coaches Program design
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
December 26, 2023by Amber Chelette, PhD, and Robyn Whitehead, PhD
This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development
- Privacy Policy
- Your Privacy Choices
- Terms of Use
- Retraction and Correction Policy
- © 2026 National Strength and Conditioning Association