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Three Keys to Becoming a Better Fitness Professional
January 3, 2020by Matthew Szelog, CSCS
This article discusses three key areas that fitness professionals should investigate while on their pursuit of a strong career in the fitness industry.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health
August 26, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
How to Leverage Industry Leading Market Research for a Fitness Studio
April 10, 2018by Josh Leve
One of the most important elements of running a fitness studio, no matter the discipline or the size, is understanding the competitive landscape. Gaining a key perspective on what is happening not only in the market, but also in the fitness industry as a whole, can provide owners and managers with the insight necessary to uncover the data and trends for their business to thrive.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Do Front Squats and Goblet Squats Provide Enough Training Stimulus for the Abdominals?
March 13, 2024by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article demonstrates the benefits and limitations of the front squat and goblet squat in training for the abdominals.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Supplemental Land Training Considerations for the Recreational Surfer
August 9, 2022by Eamon Campbell, CSCS
This article outlines some programming considerations for the recreational surfer.
Personal trainers Program design
Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation
August 24, 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.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment
Programming for Special Populations – A Practical Case Study
February 15, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS
This article reviews the recommended exercise prescription the author uses when training special populations.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
The Undervalued Lunge
Learning to lunge correctly can strengthen the lower body musculature, improve core stability and balance, enhance hip flexibility, and increase functionality. There are a plethora of modifications and progressions to consider.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Why You Should Offer Running Analysis to Enhance Your Business
June 7, 2022by Jim Cleveland, CSCS
This article provides practical guidelines for performing a running analysis in order to potentially attract more clients who are interested in improving their running performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
How Cable Resistance Training Can Benefit Program Design
September 4, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to present the benefits of training with cable resistance, the different types of cable resistance machines, and the differences when choosing a machine for your programs.
Personal trainers Program design
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