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Essentials of Heart Rate Variability for Personal Trainers
May 9, 2018by Carmine Grieco, PhD, CSCS,
Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is at the forefront of a wave of cutting-edge assessment tools that are becoming available to the personal trainer. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Carmine Grieco provides an overview of the physiological background and dynamics of HRV, including the most current supportive evidence, with an emphasis on the practical application for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
The Recovery Process
June 11, 2018by Anthony J. Harvey, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC
Many processes and applications are used for recovery programs but there are certain factors that must be taken into consideration before determining the optimal course of action.
Coaches Program design
Improving Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) Results for U.S. Navy Sailors
August 19, 2019by Manny Romero, CSCS, TSAC-F and Josh Hockett, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article focuses on the requirements that must be met for sailors to pass a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), and resources the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and tactical facilitator have at their disposal to assist sailors. In addition, an example program is provided to help support sailors struggling to meet PFA requirements.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Reconditioning from Sedentariness
July 29, 2019by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS
With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
TSAC Research Column – January 2022
October 14, 2022by Dustin Dunnick, PhD, CSCS
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Should You Be Training Your Personal Training Clients like Athletes
August 29, 2018by Jim Kielbaso, CSCS
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference about finding balance between working with personal training clients vs athletes.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration
Tactical Fitness Research, 2019
February 22, 2020by Guy Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article briefly explores some current research that has important implications for improving the readiness and lethality of military personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Hybrid Bodyweight Training
September 4, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
Nick Tumminello spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference on how to develop a bodyweight training program.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
What is Metabolic Resistance Training?
May 14, 2018by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSC
Brad Schoenfeld, MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT provides a brief overview of Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT).
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science
Bridge: The 225-lb Bench Press Test, with Dr. Bryan Mann
May 4, 2018by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
Dr. Bryan Mann, from the University of Missouri, discusses the efficacy of using the 225-lb bench press test for measuring maximal strength.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Testing and Evaluation
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