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Understanding Inter-Individual Responses to Exercise
December 14, 2020by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Gina Hogan, Jordan Brown, and Maisie Davis
This article briefly describes how individuals can have the same training program, but have large fluctuations in the adaptation responses due to genetic and life style factors.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
Avoiding Liability as a Fitness Professional
April 10, 2018by Lemar Moore
Unfortunately, injuries do occur during exercise, and the legal implications that follow them can be quite significant. Taking small, reasonable precautions at the onset of a new personal trainer-client relationship can stave off significant problems down the road.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Legal Issues
Do Front Squats and Goblet Squats Provide Enough Training Stimulus for the Abdominals?
March 13, 2024by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article demonstrates the benefits and limitations of the front squat and goblet squat in training for the abdominals.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
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September 11, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Thomas Plummer & Rick Mayo
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Simplifying the Rules to Programming for Special Populations
June 20, 2018 - September 6, 2018by Tom Cormier, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT,*D, USAW
By reviewing this simplified process of obtaining a client’s health history and physician release, designing an exercise routine with modified exercises, and providing exercises for paid clients versus general members, NSCA-CPTs can be confident prescribing a routine for those who suffer from chronic or temporary health issues.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation
How to be an Evidence-Based Fitness Professional
May 20, 2019by Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article describes how introduction of evidence-based practices requires today’s fitness professional to raise the bar of his or her education and analytical experience by actively and consistently using techniques of research in order to perform their job as a fitness professional.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
How to Improve Your Sales Skills and Get More Clients without Compromising Your Values
June 20, 2018by Ryan Ketchum
If you want to have control of your earning potential as a personal trainer, it is important to master the art of the sale. With the help of this sales process and closing system, you will be able to confidently close more sales and help more clients.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 4, 2025by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CSSD
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The Effects of Altitude on Training and Racing Performance in Endurance Athletes
November 14, 2020by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The goal of this article is to define some of the basic physiological responses to acute and chronic altitude exposure and to provide some evidence-based, practical guidelines when approaching training and racing at higher altitudes.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Client Assessments—Breathing
January 8, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
Assessing clients is a vital component of the personal training experience. This article gives an overview of breathing mechanics and how to apply proper breathing exercises into a client’s assessment and program.
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