The purposes of assessment are to gather baseline data and to provide a basis for developing goals and effective exercise programs. Gathering and evaluating the various pieces of information give the personal trainer a broader perspective of the client. The process and the data collected assist the trainer in identifying potential areas of injury and reasonable starting points for recommended intensities and volumes of exercise based on the goals and fitness outcomes.

From Nothing to Nike — Climbing the Ladder in the Fitness Training Industry

Programming for Training the High School Multi-Sport Athlete

Programming for Training the High School Multi-Sport Athlete

Brent Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer conference on the evidence supporting resistance training for older adults.

Matt Berenc, Director of Education for Equinox, discusses key points to consider when adding kettlebells into a personal training program

In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Tara De Leon presents common issues that female athletes face and provides solutions for how to optimize training in females. CEUs available.

Join Loren Landow as he talks about barefoot training during the NSCA's 2014 National Conference. Drawing on his personal experience with fascial injury, Landow demonstrates mobility and activation exercises designed to help build ankle and foot strength.

Matt Berenc, Director of Education for Equinox, discusses key points to consider when adding kettlebells into a personal training program

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