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Group Personal Training for Osteoporosis Prevention

October 8, 2019by Dr Vu H. Nguyen, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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Osteoporosis and low bone mineral density (BMD) are conditions that affect millions of people, and the amount of people afflicted is on the rise. To potentially reverse this trend, personal trainers can provide group sessions of high-intensity progressive resistance training to increase BMD and prevent osteoporosis.

Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management

November 19, 2025by Ava Stratman, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development

Reducing the Risk of Injury

March 15, 2019by Rod Pope, PhD-

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This article is an overview of several studies that look into the effects of intensity and volume in the training of combat soldiers and its relation to injury.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

Age and Sex Considerations: Practical Application

December 26, 2023by Developing Agility

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This article from Developing Agility briefly discusses the importance of age-appropriate speed and agility drills.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design

The Impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on a Female Athlete’s Performance and Overall Health

March 16, 2022by Avery Dravis-Stark, Winnie Victor, Caitlin Finn, and Christopher Brian Taber, MS, CSCS

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This article serves to educate strength and conditioning coaches on the influence exercise can have on the various hormonal pathways that are impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including insulin resistance, cortisol, testosterone, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing hormones.

Coaches Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Biomechanical Effects of Loaded Marching and Resulting Training Recommendations

February 13, 2026by Brian Thebaud, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, Jamie Mraz, DPT, OCS, CSCS, and James Prendergast, MS, CSCS

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This TSAC Report article highlights ruck performance for tactical athletes with key insights on load carriage biomechanics, gait changes, and training strategies to reduce injury. Visit NSCA online to learn more about military strength training.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development

Developmental Model for Prospective Male and Female US Air Force Special Warfare Candidates: Part 1 – Background

July 28, 2023by John Mata, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F and Lauren Haydu

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This article seeks to explain the differences between males and females in training and adaptations, as well as provide actionable guidelines to improve performance.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

Improving Recovery for Tactical Athletes

September 16, 2019by Kimberly Allen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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The purpose of this article is to help provide recommendations of overall recovery modalities for tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design

Injury Prevention for Tactical Personnel – Compiling the Evidence and Lessons Learned

July 1, 2019by Joshua Shumway, DPT, PT, CSCS

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Musculoskeletal injuries are the primary source of disability in the United States military. With the integration of movement screens and the implementation of tactical strength and conditioning facilitators there can be success in reducing the amount of musculoskeletal injuries in the tactical populations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation

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