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Pre-Workout Supplements – An Evidence - Based Guide
November 8, 2024by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the research on multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) and help practitioners become educated consumers when evaluating the various formulas and products on the market for making recommendations to clients or athletes.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle
April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD
Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
Considerations for Supplementing HMB and Leucine for Recovery
April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
Eating a diet rich in leucine and supplementing HMB may be beneficial for tactical athletes as long as they are following the recommended guidelines.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength
September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Fish Oil Supplementation and Age-Related Decrements in Muscle Mass and Function
April 10, 2018by Dylan Klein
Emerging evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may play a beneficial role in preservation of, and increases in, skeletal muscle mass. This is of particular relevance to the elderly who display age-related declines in muscle mass and function.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Plantar Fasciitis – Stepping in the Right Direction
December 28, 2020by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Andrea Hernandez, Erika Hernandez, D’Angela Lucero, Andrea Barrera, Sandra Vega, and Sarahi Suarez
The purpose of this article is to show athletes and coaches how plantar fasciitis is diagnosed, treated, and transitioned back to athletic training for the athlete.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Nutritional Strategies to Speed up Recovery from Soft Tissue Injuries
June 22, 2018by Trisha Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
Nutrition plays an important role in the injury prevention and treatment of tactical professionals. Nutritional goals for healthy connective tissue are twofold: increase collagen content in connective tissues susceptible to injury and prevent a decline in collagen content to help mitigate injury and facilitate recovery.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition
Hormonal Response to Muscle Contraction
September 19, 2021by Strength Training
This excerpt from Strength Training describes the hormone response to exercise and their functions within the human body.
Coaches Exercise Science
Value of Omega-3s for Youth Athletes
May 14, 2018
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about the value of incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into the nutrition of youth athletes.
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