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Protein and Amino Acid Requirements for Elderly Clients
July 25, 2025by Michael Turley, and David Larson, DHSC, MBA, MS, CSCS, PN2
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article presents protein dosing strategies to maximize wellness for the aging population. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health, and wellness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Five Dietary Adjustments that Support Personal and Planetary Health
October 18, 2022by Ryan Andrews, MS, MA, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article emphasizes environmental and nutritional dimensions in which there is enough robust evidence to make meaningful recommendations for sustainable nutrition practices.
Personal trainers Nutrition Professional Development
Optimizing Performance – Strategic Approaches to Nutrition for Soccer Players
September 6, 2024by Varun Ghosh, MSc, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to emphasize the critical need for a nutrition strategy that aligns with the specific demands inherent in the sport of soccer.
Coaches Nutrition
Plant-Based Nutrition for Performance, Recovery, and Health
August 7, 2023by Brooke Starkoff, PhD, RDN, LDN and Elizabeth Lenz, PhD
This article provides a background on the benefits of plant-based nutrition for athletic performance, recovery, and overall health.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Analysis of “Fad Diets” and Alternatives for Optimal Athletic Performance
June 4, 2018by Amanda Poppleton, RD
Not all diets are appropriate for every population and this is especially true of an athlete who is expected to train and perform at a high level. Learn about the negatives of fad diets, potential pitfalls, and realistic dietary guidelines for athletes.
Coaches Nutrition
Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements
November 14, 2022by Christian Rodriguez, CSCS and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
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
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019by Michael T. Nelson, PhD, CSCS,*D
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Carbohydrate Loading
July 15, 2019by NSCA’s Sport and Exercise Nutrition, pg 151
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses carbohydrate loading strategies for athletes to achieve optimal athletic performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition
Is a Higher Protein Intake Associated with Health Concerns? Effect on Bone and Kidneys
February 11, 2019by Mike Nelson, MS, RN
In this article, Mike Nelson addresses two stubborn myths associated with increased protein intake and negative effects: kidney issues and bone loss.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
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