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First Responder Research Column – Arterial Stiffness Among First Responders – Hidden Dangers of the Job
August 22, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This column from the TSAC Report explores the impact of physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors among firefighters and law enforcement officers. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical fitness.
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TSAC Report 80 - Military Column – January 2026
February 26, 2026by Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This column outlines a combat readiness framework that integrates physical conditioning to strengthen cognitive performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical training and mental health.
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Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
March 3, 2023by Jennifer Lentz
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
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TSAC Report – Military Column – January 2024
June 7, 2024by Kathryn Bell, MS, CSCS, and Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to explore physical training interventions and their impact on military combat-centric roles for female soldiers.
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TSAC Report 45 Research Review
April 24, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the ninth in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
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TSAC Research Review, January 2015
April 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the first of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical communities.
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Law Enforcement Tactical Strength and Conditioning Programs— Transform “Impossible” Obstacles into Ideal Opportunities
March 11, 2019by Mandy Nice, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F
Mandy Nice explains the benefits and need of expanding health and fitness programs into military and law enforcement agencies, and offers strategies for the common obstacles preventing implementation of these programs.
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Physiological Responses to Defensive Tactics Training in Correctional Populations – Implications for Health Screening and Physical Training
June 25, 2018by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
Correctional officers can achieve heart rates that are indicative of maximal effort exercise during a simulated confrontation with a noncompliant inmate. Given the nature of the position, agencies should attempt to hire individuals that have the potential to be able to work in these situations and training instructors should ensure they are physically developed so they can function and make correct decisions when providing maximal effort under stress.
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Learning to Fail: A Prerequisite for Success in Mission Critical Teams – Part 2
June 25, 2018by Scott Gayton, PhD
If Mission Critical Teams intend to enhance their capability, they must first embrace a learning organizational culture and develop a belief that organizations are required to continually improve and adapt in the current competitive and complex environment in order to survive and prosper.
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First Responder Research Column – Understanding the Stress Response Following Occupational Exposures among First Responders
February 17, 2026by Sarah Hines, Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Emily Langford, PhD, CSCS,*D
This TSAC Report article discusses incorporating stress inoculation to help first responders reduce stress response and expedite recovery. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research.
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