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The Paleo Diet: Claims vs. Evidence
August 27, 2018by Alan Aragon, MS
In this video from the NSCA's Personal Trainers' Conference 2013, Alan Aragon, MS, discusses the Paleo diet and provides his perspective on the validity of its nutritional claims.
Personal trainers Program design
Sunshine and Sushi: Why the Tactical Athlete Should Care about N-3s and Vitamin D
May 10, 2018by Nick Barringer, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
In this session from the 2015 TSAC Conference, Nick Barringer explores the roles of n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D in the body, and how insufficient levels of either can negatively affect performance.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Thurs1400GatoradeForum
May 17, 2018by Randy Bird, MS, RDN, CSSD, CSCS
Gatorade Forum: Building Blocks for Strength & Conditioning Coaches Success
Coaches
Female Athlete Triad for the General Population
October 27, 2025by Kyle Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D, USAW II, and Lou Maquaire
This PTQ article shares strategies for personal trainers about the treatment and prevention of the female athlete triad. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth fitness and health news.
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Nutritional Supplementation to Increase Muscle Mass
July 26, 2018by Trent J. Herda, PhD
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Trent Herda talks about using supplementation to build muscle mass. He discusses protein, the impact of resistance training, what data is currently available, and introduces some newer supplements.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
RCPT Maximizing Body Composition & Metabolism with Exercise & Nutrition
November 30, 2018 - April 19, 2019by Abbie E. Smith-RyanCarnitine—Effective Fat-Loss Supplement
April 10, 2018by Dylan Klein
Although it may be possible to increase skeletal muscle levels of carnitine by combining it with relatively large amounts of carbohydrates repeatedly throughout the day, or by taking it with choline, there is limited data that shows that carnitine is a fat-burner that results in significant reductions in fat mass.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
Optimizing Athletic Performance—Are Carbohydrates Necessary?
April 6, 2018by Debra A. Wein, MS, RD, NSCA-CPT and Nicole Schultz
Before sports nutritionists and coaches begin prescribing unconventional eating recommendations to athletes, it is important to consider the scientific evidence supporting a low-carbohydrate diet for boosting athletic performance.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Dietary Fat and Performance
May 22, 2018by NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Dietary fat has both long-term and short-term effects on an athlete and athletic performance. “Fat loading” as a strategy to improve athletic performance remains unproven.
Coaches Nutrition
5 Researched Ways to Become a Fat Burning Beast
August 27, 2018by Michael A. Nelson PhD, CSCS
Learn how to increase the body’s use of fat as a fuel without compromising the use of carbohydrates for higher-intensity training. Mike Nelson, PhD, explains how combining specific nutrition and exercise together affects the use of fat as a fuel, in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference.
Personal trainers Nutrition Program design
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