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Maximize Motor Unit Recruitment - Get Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger
August 17, 2018by Chad Waterbury
In this video from the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference, Chad Waterbury discusses how to maximize motor unit recruitment. Chad discusses three ways to recruit more motor units - lift heavy, accelerate sub-maximal loads, and train with high-tension movements.
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Post-Rehabilitation Considerations for Low Back Pain
December 26, 2018by Morey Kolber, PhD, PT, CSCS,*D
This video from the NSCA 2017 Personal Trainers Conference features Morey Kolber discussing how to recognize clients with at-risk signs and symptoms who require a medical referral for their low back, and what exercise programming is needed for specific lower back injuries and impairments post rehabilitation.
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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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Developing Leadership in Fitness Professionals
April 10, 2018by Keith Chittenden, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Every fitness professional should strive to become a leader in the fitness industry. This will ensure continuity across the field of fitness and assist in the establishment of standards of professionalism.
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May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Dustin Kaplan, ATC, CSCS, RSCC
Agility Progression and Technique for Your Personal Training Athlete
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Considerations for Increasing Speed of an In-Season Soccer Athlete
February 10, 2023by Michael Hallburn, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The following article is an example training program that was built based on personal experience and research for an in-season soccer athlete.
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Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025by Kanchana Paromita Venkatesh, MSc, CSCS, USAW, and Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*EArticle Members OnlyCEU Eligible
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
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How to Leverage Industry Leading Market Research for a Fitness Studio
April 10, 2018by Josh Leve
One of the most important elements of running a fitness studio, no matter the discipline or the size, is understanding the competitive landscape. Gaining a key perspective on what is happening not only in the market, but also in the fitness industry as a whole, can provide owners and managers with the insight necessary to uncover the data and trends for their business to thrive.
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Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
October 30, 2020by Igor Klibanov
This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.
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The Promotion of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
October 31, 2019by Chelcei Cashion and Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT
With almost one million people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis, this article aims to provide personal trainers with ideas for exercises to meet the needs of these individuals.
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