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Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation
June 20, 2018by Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS and Nicole Swank, MS
Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.
Coaches Exercise Science
A Simple System for Managing Quality in Small and Medium Fitness Centers
April 17, 2026by Xiao Ren, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Yu Yang, CSCS
This PTQ article discusses a Mini Quality System (MQS), an ISO 9001-inspired framework designed to help small and growing fitness centers establish better operational control. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness management.
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Energy Availability and Fatigue in Female Soccer
October 30, 2025by Jaimie Martin, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article in NSCA Coach examines practical strategies to mitigate LEA and enhance performance in female soccer players. Visit NSCA online to learn more on sports science and exercise research.
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Integration of Visual Flash Reflex Technology for Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Professionals in Agility Training Programs for Collegiate Baseball Players
This article in NSCA Coach explores the role of agility training in college baseball. Learn more on sports performance and exercise science online at NSCA.com
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Functional and Nonfunctional Overreaching and Overtraining
June 15, 2018by NSCA Guide to Program Design
If manipulation of the training variables is not tailored correctly to the desired adaptations and specific training goals, an athlete can experience symptoms of nonfunctional overreach. If this process continues, the athlete can develop overtraining syndrome.
Coaches Exercise Science
Creating a Strength and Conditioning Policies and Procedures Manual
August 21, 2020by Michael Caro, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
This article contains a non-exhaustive list of items that should be included in a strength and conditioning department policies and procedures manual.
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Core Exercises Unique to Baseball and Softball
June 7, 2022by Developing the Core
This excerpt from Developing the Core explains core exercises unique to baseball and softball.
Coaches Program design
The Army Combat Fitness Test – Redefining Physical Training for the United States Army
July 29, 2019by Alexander Bedard, Kevin Bigelman,and Russell Nowels
This article describes the transition from the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), as well as the detailed events that make the ACFT.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation
TSAC Report – First Responder Column – April 2024 – Addressing Low Back Pain in First Responders
September 20, 2024by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F
This article addresses low back pain in first responders by examining three relevant studies.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation
Resistance Training Progressions for the Older Adult – Pulls and Rows
February 3, 2023by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article provides four exercises that are specifically designed to assist in building efficient posterior chain strength that can ultimately improve quality of life, ability, and performance for the older adult.
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