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Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health

September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D

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This Personal Training Quarterly article explores the science behind strength training’s effects on mental health and strategies for integrating wellness programming. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.

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

Strength Zone Training – True Full Range of Motion Strength Training

July 17, 2020by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article discusses how personal trainers can utilize the strength zone training system in order to develop true full range of motion strength, and thus help clients perform better and further reduce injury risk.

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The Millennial Effect and the Rise of the Fitness Studio Industry

April 10, 2018by Josh Leve

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How are fitness studios with 8,000 – 9,000 sq ft able to survive? One way is to carve out a niche in this competitive and crowded industry.

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Training Volume and Hypertrophy – An Evidence-Based Approach for Personal Trainers

April 29, 2026by Jackson Mandart, CSCS, Wil King, Ramsey Zaytoun, CSCS, and Adam Gonzalez, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, CISSN

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This PTQ article discusses current research examining the relationship between training volume and muscle hypertrophy and provides guidelines for optimizing training outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development

Critical Evaluation of the Wim Hof Method

March 20, 2021by John McNamara, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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Through this article, personal trainers should understand the extremes of the Wim Hof method, and instead encourage clients to follow scientifically-backed deep breathing and cold therapy practices to supplement a well-rounded exercise program.

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Muscle Mass Preservation in Middle-Aged Women – Strategies for Personal Trainers

July 2, 2025by Amanda Poulin, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, NSCA-CPT, and Bridget Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This article in PTQ 11.4 shares the latest fitness news to provide personal trainers with strategies for perimenopausal clients. Visit NSCA online to read articles on exercise science and fitness.

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Practical Applications for Rotational Power Training

June 22, 2018by David Otey, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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As rotation, power, and rotational power are all common pieces of everyday life, it is important to train for efficiency in the movements. This article addresses the specific approaches rotational training can have in an individual’s strength program to address core integrity, synergistic muscular systems, and overall athletic capabilities as it relates to aging.

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Greatness Requires the Soft Stuff Too

August 27, 2018by Brian Nguyen, CSCS

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Learn to identify the four present and future states you want for your clients or athletes as their coach. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Brain Nguyen also explains how to design products and programs that develop long-term trust and profitable relationships.

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Clinical Application of Eccentric Training

April 10, 2018by Jonathan N. Mike, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D

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This article addresses the implications and clinical applications of eccentric training. It also provides general exercise guidelines and future directions of eccentric training.

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October 4, 2018by Douglas Sheppard, NSCA-CPT

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Recruitment through Training, Building the Perfect Trainer

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