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The Strength and Conditioning Professional’s Role in Preventing Falls of Older Adults

June 11, 2018by Jeffrey A. Alexander

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This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety

Correcting Misconceptions in the Knowledge of Personal Trainers

May 29, 2020by Dan Jolley

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The aim of this article is to review the research into the knowledge of personal trainers, their misconceptions, and to provide evidence-based strategies to help correct any misconceptions.

Personal trainers Professional Development

The Impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on a Female Athlete’s Performance and Overall Health

March 16, 2022by Avery Dravis-Stark, Winnie Victor, Caitlin Finn, and Christopher Brian Taber, MS, CSCS

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This article serves to educate strength and conditioning coaches on the influence exercise can have on the various hormonal pathways that are impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including insulin resistance, cortisol, testosterone, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing hormones.

Coaches Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

The Evolution of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in Modern Times

June 7, 2024by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, and Keyla Olmeda

Article

The aim of this article is to share with strength and conditioning coaches how red light therapy has evolved from its early beginnings to contemporary times, as well as to address the many benefits for athletes.

Coaches Exercise Science

Understanding Inter-Individual Responses to Exercise

December 14, 2020by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Gina Hogan, Jordan Brown, and Maisie Davis

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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

Considerations for Donating Blood, Platelets, and Plasma

April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD

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If one is a very active individual or a competitive athlete, what are the positives and negatives of donating blood, platelets, and plasma?

Personal trainers Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 42: Ashley Jackson, Nicole Dabbs, Kourtney Thomas

Podcast

Ashley Jackson, Nicole Dabbss, and Kourtney Thomas have been very influential in each of their careers in the field of strength and conditioning and are a part of the executive council of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Women’s Committee. They talk with NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about their journey in the field of strength and conditioning and how to teach and influence future coaches. Topics under discussion include: internships, experience, networking, mentorship, and current/ future roles of women in strength and conditioning.

Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development

The Metabolic “Pink Taxing” of Fitness Standards for Female Service Members

May 10, 2024by Allison Brager, PhD, and Valerie Starratt, PhD

Article

This article will explore the concept of “pink taxing,” whereby females must expend more metabolic energy compared to their male counterparts to achieve the same scores in standard military fitness tests.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

NSCA's Coaching Podcast: Joe Kenn's Bonus Audio From Episode 40

Podcast


Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development

Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies

May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design

Article

Various aspects of resistance training, such as specific exercises chosen, workout structure, resistance used, volume (repetitions and sets), rest intervals between sets, and training frequency, can be manipulated to mold the strength training program to best meet an endurance athlete’s goals.

Coaches Program design
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