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Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements

November 14, 2022by Christian Rodriguez, CSCS and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS

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This article seeks to explain monitoring body composition, including how to assess it properly for an accurate evaluation to minimize errors in body fat estimation and maximize physical training.

Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment

Sat1000Arent

May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM, FISSN

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Physique versus Sports Nutrition: Are they Contradictory?

Personal trainers

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

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This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.

Personal trainers Nutrition

Strength Training and Endurance Athletes

April 10, 2018by Marc Theron Lewis, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

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High-intensity strength training paired with explosive, high-velocity movements is suggested to enhance endurance performance. It is recommended that a practical approach be taken when implementing this model of strength training, which would involve a thorough preparatory period.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design

Fri0800Gleason

May 17, 2018by Benjamin Gleason, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC

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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: What is Too Much?

Coaches

Fri0800Gleason

May 17, 2018by Benjamin Gleason, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC

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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: What is Too Much?

Coaches

Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations

May 13, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA

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Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.

Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

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

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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

Sat1000Arent

May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM, FISSN

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Physique versus Sports Nutrition: Are they Contradictory?

Personal trainers

Attentional Styles

June 11, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning-4th Edition With Web Resource

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Understanding attentional styles can improve coaching effectiveness by allowing the coach to provide appropriate cues or methods for each athlete.

Coaches Exercise Science
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