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Implementing a Time-Efficient Occupational Training Program for Law Enforcement Personnel
June 21, 2023by Ian Bonder, MS,CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article discusses the findings of a recent study on the effectiveness of a time-efficient occupationally-specific training program to improve performance in qualities related to physically demanding tactical tasks in law enforcement officers.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
An Example Fitness Assessment Battery for Community Service Officers
February 15, 2020by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article details an example assessment battery that could be used to measure the relative health and fitness of community service officers (CSO) within the context of similar populations.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
Resistance Exercise Programming—A Mixed-Training Approach
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
Olympic-style lifting, functional training, powerlifting, and bodybuilding should all be considered when designing a program to improve general health, fitness, and functional capacity.
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Upper Body Power for Law Enforcement Officers
February 9, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of an upper body power program for law enforcement officers and how to program this effectively.
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Personal Training for the Sedentary Office Worker
April 6, 2018by Ryan T. McClure, CSCS and Bryan K. Jackson, CSCS
No training program can completely eliminate the risk of cardiovascular disease or low back pain, but some steps can be taken to decrease the likelihood of being afflicted by either.
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Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 15, 2020by Brandon Loewen, CSCS, Jasmine Bulger, Joshua Pascal, and Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
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Determination of Resistance Training Frequency
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Factors such as the types of exercises used, the number of muscle groups trained per session, the structure of the program, and the client’s training status and overall fitness level dictate training frequency.
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First Responder Research Column – Arterial Stiffness Among First Responders – Hidden Dangers of the Job
August 22, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This column from the TSAC Report explores the impact of physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors among firefighters and law enforcement officers. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical fitness.
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Training Considerations for People with Disabilities
April 11, 2018by Nicholas Maruca, CSCS
Most people suffer from some degree of injury, illness, or disease at some point. As a result, there is a need for strength and conditioning professionals who can develop effective exercise programs for people with disabilities.
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Implications of Psychological Trauma for Tactical Athletes and Human Performance Professionals
March 16, 2022by Benjamin Foodman, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to explore trauma-related mental health issues and help human performance professionals more effectively train tactical athletes.
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