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Melatonin Supplementation in Adults – Is it Safe and Effective?
June 14, 2021by Dr Carmine R. Grieco III, CSCS,*D
A client asks you about melatonin, are you prepared to answer? This article explores the efficacy and safety of supplemental melatonin as a sleep aid in adults.
Personal trainers Nutrition
High Protein Intake: Body Composition, Microbiome, and Genetic Influences
February 4, 2020by Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
In this nutrition discussion from CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Jose Antonio, identifies what a “high” intake of protein is for athlete; the risks, if any, for high protein intakes; the effects of high protein intakes on body composition; and the genes that may influence body composition.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
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September 19, 2019by Katlyn Haycock, MS, CSCS, Ben Abbott, MS, ATC, CSCS, Jon Jost, M. Ed, RSCC*E, Kevin Luhrs, MS, RD, LDN, CSCS and Jason Martinez
CC 2020
Personal trainers Coaches
Socioeconomics in Strength and Conditioning: A Progressive Approach
February 15, 2021by Terique Boyd, CSCS and Gordon Jeter, MS, CSCS
From the 2020 NSCA Delaware State Clinic, Gordon Jeter and Terique Boyd discuss socioeconomics and how it ties into social issues within the field of strength and conditioning. They also provide actionable pathways for coaches to address these issues and expand the scope of available resources to help provide better educational and occupational opportunities.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Professional Development
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September 19, 2019by Katlyn Haycock, MS, CSCS, Ben Abbott, MS, ATC, CSCS, Jon Jost, M. Ed, RSCC*E, Kevin Luhrs, MS, RD, LDN, CSCS and Jason Martinez
CC 2020
Personal trainers Coaches
The Science of the Somatosensory System: Enhancing Movement Accuracy
June 17, 2019by Emily Splichal, PhD
As a podiatrist, human movement specialist, and worldwide leader in barefoot science and rehabilitation, Emily Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 National Conference, Splichal discusses reflexive stabilization, macro- and micro-stability and how it relates to injury risk, and a ground-up approach to activation.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Client Consultation|Assessment
A Woman’s Worth: How to Help Female Clients Improve Their Body Image
April 17, 2020by Molly Galbraith, CSCS
In this session from NSCA’s 2019 National Conference, Molly Galbraith, Woman-in-Charge at Girls Gone Strong, discusses barriers of body image and explains the impact a health professional can have. This session also provides actionable tools to help clients improve their body image and feel safer, stronger, and more confident in their body.
Personal trainers Coaches Professional Development
The Strength and Conditioning Professional’s Role in Preventing Falls of Older Adults
June 11, 2018by Jeffrey A. Alexander
This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety
Are the Seated Leg Extension, Leg Curl, and Adduction Machine Exercises Non-Functional or Risky?
June 20, 2018by Andrew Vigotsky, NSCA-CPT and Nick Tumminello NSCA-CPT
This article highlights the scientific evidence on exercises like the seated leg extension, leg curl, and adduction machines to highlight their potential benefits on enhanced performance and potentially reducing injury risk.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Safety
Program Design Considerations for Seniors Who Use a Walker
June 7, 2024by James Di Naso, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Malia Gunn, Amanda Johnson, and Niondina Nyström, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article will present exercise programming considerations for seniors who use a walker and provide an example client profile to demonstrate how these considerations can be applied to clients using a walker.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
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