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β-Alanine

July 5, 2021by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

Article

This excerpt briefly describes key aspects of this nonessential amino acid including its effect on the body, efficacy, and adverse effects.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition

Tactical Training and the Menstrual Cycle – From the Field Experience from Naval Special Operations Training

April 15, 2022by Ingri Pauline

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This article serves to educate people about the menstrual cycle in the tactical female population. It provides a framework for how to work through the phases of menstruation to increase training response, and thus, overall success in military training.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 10: Jim Davis

Podcast

Jim Davis, Director of the Good Athlete Project, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about developments in high school coaching, options for how to structure and fund a high school position, coaching for kindness, and the application of cognitive neuroscience to fitness and exercise.

Coaches Professional Development

Exploring the Positioning of Sport Science Programs within Intercollegiate Athletics

December 5, 2021by Dr William Hornsby III, PhD, CSCS,*D, Benjamin Gleason, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Kristen Dieffenbach, PhD, Clive Brewer, MS, CSCS, and Michael Stone, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA

Article

The purpose of this article is to outline the three general formats in which sports science programs are implemented within intercollegiate athletic departments and to provide pros and cons of each situation.

Coaches Professional Development

The 5 Stages of a Fitness Business Owner’s Journey

February 18, 2019by Ryan Ketchum

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Ryan Ketchum describes the five stages of a fitness business owner’s journey as an individual transitions from a fitness professional to a fitness business owner.

Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development

Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development

May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance

Article

This article provides essential guidelines for athletes beginning a strength and conditioning program that ensures safety and productivity of the training sessions.

Coaches Exercise Technique

A SWOT Analysis of the Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers

April 6, 2018by Dan Mikeska

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Optimize quality of care and mitigate potential litigation in your personal training practice through a clear understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of personal training.

Personal trainers Program design

Nutrition Research Column – Unlocking the “Pink” Competitive Edge with Astaxanthin

November 3, 2025by Sheyla Leon, Karen Hecht, PhD, and Drew E. Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This TSAC Report article highlights resilience and recovery with the performance-enhancing benefits of astaxanthin. Visit NSCA online to learn more about nutrition, resistance training, and tactical athletes

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

Creatine and Cognitive Function

September 19, 2025by Darryl Booker, MS

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This article in NSCA Coach explores the potential cognitive benefits of creatine supplementation across diverse populations and conditions. Visit us online to learn more about nutrition and exercise science.

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

Cupping Therapy – An Effective Recovery Method

November 24, 2025by Jeffrey Jacome, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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This NSCA Coach article examines the effectiveness of cupping therapy and assesses whether its benefits are evidence-based. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.

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