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How to be an Evidence-Based Fitness Professional
March 15, 2019 - May 20, 2019by Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article describes how introduction of evidence-based practices requires today’s fitness professional to raise the bar of his or her education and analytical experience by actively and consistently using techniques of research in order to perform their job as a fitness professional.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
Redefining the Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain
November 8, 2019by Kevin Mullins Jr, CSCS
This article explores the possible causes of low back pain, as well as three potential strategies that a personal trainer may use to work with someone dealing with low back pain.
Personal trainers Program design
Evidence-Based Practice in Personal Training – Understanding the Meaningfulness of Research Findings
December 13, 2021by Grayson Elmore, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers reading the strength and conditioning research the knowledge necessary to better understand the statistical data commonly reported in research manuscripts.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Professional Development
Professional Paperwork and More—Suggestions for Protecting Yourself as a Certified Personal Trainer
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Every client should participate in a 20 – 30 min initial interview and consultation prior to participating in any physical activity. This process allows the personal trainer and client time to complete the strategy session form, physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), professional liability form, and trainer-client agreement.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment
How to Promote and Sell Multiple Personal Training Options with Layered Pricing
April 10, 2018by Douglas O. Sheppard, NSCA-CPT,*D
One the fastest growing trends in the fitness industry over recent years has been the increase of personal training studios. Learn how to identify the varied services that can be offered at the personal training studio, and how to promote and sell in a layered pricing format.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Mindset and Nutrition – How Different Emotional States Affect the Way People Interact with and Make Food Choices
March 28, 2020by Nicole Vitola, NSCA-CPT and Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leading mindset, behavioral, and psychological factors controlling food intake, as well as, educate professionals on how to assist with developing healthier nutrition practices.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Non-Specific Low-Back Pain and Corrective Exercise Solutions
June 27, 2021by Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
For those dealing with clients who have back pain, this article focuses on non-specific low-back pain and potential exercise solutions for it.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations
September 21, 2023by Gary Stebbing, PGDIP, CSCS
This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.
Personal trainers Program design
GLP-1 Medications – What Personal Trainers Need to Know
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article explains why personal trainers should understand how GLP-1 medications work. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and fitness news.
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Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents
August 6, 2025by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Andres Avesta, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.
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