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The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength
September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Does Cryotherapy Work? A Look at the Evidence
September 24, 2018by Anthony Mortara, EdD, CSCS, Mike T. Lane, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Amanda Peach MS
Whole body cryotherapy through cold air exposure has been used to accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Questions remain, such as: does cryotherapy work, is there a minimum effective dose, and if so, what is it?
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science
Protein and Amino Acid Requirements for Elderly Clients
July 25, 2025by Michael Turley, and David Larson, DHSC, MBA, MS, CSCS, PN2
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article presents protein dosing strategies to maximize wellness for the aging population. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health, and wellness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Resistance Band Training
October 31, 2021by Strength Training
This excerpt from Strength Training, Second Edition provides insight into how resistance bands and cords can be used for a variety of training methods.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design
Enhancing Athletic Performance – A Guide to Plyometric Training for High School Athletes
April 23, 2025by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
This article provides high school strength and conditioning coaches with a comprehensive guide for implementing plyometric training for high school athletes effectively.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Dynamic Warm-Ups for the Land-Based Athlete
August 24, 2018by Julia Triano MS, CSCS Julian Lim
One way to potentially lower an athlete’s susceptibility to injury is a proper warm-up protocol. Warm-ups can potentially aid in injury prevention as a result of optimized movement preparation, and it can also reduce muscle soreness and improve performance.
Coaches Program design
Catecholamines
June 14, 2018by Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 4th Edition With Web Resource
The catecholamines—primarily epinephrine, but also norepinephrine and dopamine—are secreted by the adrenal medulla and are important for the acute expression of strength and power because the hormones act as central motor stimulators and peripheral vascular dilators to enhance enzyme systems and calcium release in muscle.
Coaches Exercise Science
From the Field – What Being a Good Personal Trainer Really Involves
May 8, 2021by Lee Boyce
This article gives readers a personal insight into the qualities that a successful and credible personal trainer should have.
Personal trainers Professional Development
How to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion and Calf Strength for Better Performance
April 25, 2022by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article highlights four non-traditional calf exercises that can immediately be used in strength programs for improving calf strength while also increasing ankle dorsiflexion mobility.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
December 19, 2021by NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition explains branched-chain amino acids
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
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