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Kaizen for Personal Trainers – Systematically Eliminating Waste to Elevate the Client Experience and Improve Your Bottom Line
April 1, 2026by Tom Cormier, MSc, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
This PTQ article discusses how Kaizen and the seven flows of personal training can streamline operations and improve the client experience. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and performance optimization.
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Monitoring Fatigue from A to Z
May 10, 2018by Dr. Bryan Mann
All stressors affect training, Dr. Bryan Mann says in this lecture from Coaches Conference 2015. No matter the source of the stress - strength training, conditioning, classes, relationship or family - stress is systemic within the body. As a result, it is critical to monitor the stress load on your athletes to ensure maximal results, and it's easy to do - all you need is a pencil and paper.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Examining the Efficacy of Common Fitness and Movement Tests—Personal Perspective
June 20, 2018by Lee Boyce
In the push for personal training sales, many gyms will use assessment protocols as a way to prove to clients that they can indeed benefit from personal training. This article examines the merits behind this concept.
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Teaching Effective Lifting Techniques in a Large Team Setting
May 7, 2018by Matthew Chandler, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D, USAW
In this session from the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference, Matthew Chandler explains how to implement the core lifts (cleans, snatches, squat variations, deadlift variations) for high school athletes throughout a multi–sport demographic. Coach Chandler explains adjustments that can be utilized with groups that have mixed ability levels in order to maximize the understanding and execution of each lift.
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Active Resistance Training for the Tactical Athlete
May 4, 2018by Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Learn about the various forms of active resistance training and how to create active resistance devices that are inexpensive and reduce injury risk compared to traditional log bars and kegs. In this session from the NSCA's 2016 Annual TSAC Training, Jay Dawes also discusses how to progress, regress, and program active resistance into a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan.
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Muscle Damage and Hypertrophy: The More, the Better?
June 19, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
There is a sound theoretical rationale supporting a potential role for muscle damages in the hypertrophic response, but a cause-effect relationship directly linking these gains to muscle damage is yet to be established. If such a relationship does in fact exist, it is not clear as to what extent of damage is optimal for inducing maximum muscle growth.
Coaches Exercise Science
Cadavers in Motion: Shoulder & Arm
March 26, 2020by Dr. Grove Higgins, CSCS
Get a close-up look at shoulder and arm anatomy from a perspective rarely seen by those outside the medical field. Delve into the world of joint structure, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Watch hands-on demonstrations that apply anatomical insight to mobility and functional training, and use this knowledge and takeaways to enhance your next client session.
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Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS
In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.
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The Importance of Setting up Systems for a Small Fitness Business
April 10, 2018by Josh Leve
This article explains how having the right systems in place (such as accounting, training, and marketing) can help a personal trainer take his or her business to the next level.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Conditioning Program Design Workshop
August 27, 2018by Ronnie J. McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Learn practical drills, exercises, and how to properly implement conditioning protocols into a team setting. Ron McKeefery explains the scientific rational behind anaerobic and aerobic conditioning methods and how to use a systematic approach to build a successful conditioning program. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, McKeefery also provides examples of fun, safe, and effective routines.
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