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Gluteal Muscle Strength and Activation, and the Relation to Knee Pain
March 12, 2019by Joseph J. Swinfen
This article focuses on exercises that strengthen the gluteal muscles for abduction to help reduce knee pain in full range of motion and promote proper movement in the primary knee joints.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Nutrition Strategies for Peak Performance – Balancing Timing, Whole Foods, and Supplements
November 1, 2024by Eric Gerlach, MS
This article explores the critical role of nutrient timing in optimizing energy levels, supporting recovery, and enhancing overall physiological responses.
Coaches Nutrition
Respiratory Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training
November 12, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
This Kinetic Select from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition gives a brief overview of respiratory adaptations, and how aerobic interventions of duration and intensity can be used for specific adaptations for endurance training.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Strategies Aimed at Optimizing Mental Recovery from Training and Occupational Performance
May 3, 2021by Stacy Gnacinski, MS, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to provide education surrounding the importance of recovery in tactical populations, identify key aspects of the mental recovery process, and identify strategies Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitators® (TSAC-F®) can implement to promote mental recovery when working with athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025by Kanchana Paromita Venkatesh, MSc, CSCS, USAW, and Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*EArticle Members OnlyCEU Eligible
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The 165-lb Body Drag Benchmarking and Training Implications for Law Enforcement Recruits
December 5, 2020by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F and Matthew Robert Moreno, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to describe the 165-lb body drag as performed by California law enforcement recruits in order to graduate academy.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional
May 6, 2025by NSCA
Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration Safety Emergency Procedures Professional Development
Pre-Workout Supplementation – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
October 11, 2021by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, Catherine Gallagher, Rachael Childers, Alyssa West, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Michelle Eisenman
Do you know what is in your client’s pre-workout drinks? This article discusses the most common individual ingredients typically found within pre-workouts and describes “the good, the bad, and the ugly” associated with its usage.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity
December 4, 2019by Developing the Core
This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 106: Thadeus Jackson
Thadeus Jackson, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Green Bay Packers National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the importance of a support system in your career. Topics under discussion include the dynamics of working with professional athletes and how strategic data collection can make your organization better.
Find Thadeus on LinkedIn: Thadeus Jackson | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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