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TSAC Report – July 2019 Research Column
March 21, 2020by Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA and Dustin Dunnick
This article is part 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 strength and conditioning communities.
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Growth Hormone Responses to Stress
June 8, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning-4th Edition With Web Resource
Growth hormone release is affected by the type of resistance training protocol used, including the duration of rest periods. Short rest period types of workouts result in greater serum concentrations compared to long rest protocols of similar total work; however, at present it is not clear how the various molecular forms or types of growth hormones are affected by rest period duration.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Acceleration Profile of High-Intensity Movements in Basketball Games
October 17, 2022by Adam Virgile, MS, CSCS, CPSS, RSCC
This infographic briefly explains a study that aimed to identify which movements during simulated basketball games require greater acceleration and their frequency of occurrence.
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Working with the Menstrual Cycle in Female Athletes
December 20, 2021by Calli Doan and Justin Kilian, MEd, CSCS,*D
The goal of this article is to promote professional dialogue and broaden the knowledge of ways to use nutrition and recovery techniques to work with the physiological changes that come throughout the menstrual cycle.
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Nutrition Research Column – January 2026 – Is it Possible for Vegetarians or Vegans to Consume Enough Protein to Support Occupational Readiness?
February 27, 2026by Sheyla Leon, and Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article examines how plant-based diets can effectively support athletic performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise science and nutrition research.
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Ice Hockey – In-Season Strength and Conditioning Considerations
August 7, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, CSCS
This article provides some practical applications to minimize the negative effects associated with a long intensive ice hockey season on ice hockey athletes.
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Approaching Group Fitness Using a Classroom Framework – An Examination of Best Practices in a Collegiate Physical Education Activity Strength and Conditioning Course
August 29, 2023by Kevin Fisher, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F, Dr Richard Ferkel, PhD, and Benjamin Rollenhagen
The purpose of this article is to describe the content and format of a collegiate introductory strength and conditioning course to induce behavioral changes in college students for lifelong physical activity and fitness.
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Squat Development – A Universal Progression for Novice to Professional Athletes
December 18, 2025by Mateusz Nowak, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents alternative ways of teaching the squat technique. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science, health, and fitness.
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Which Foot Placement Provides Better Stability when Performing the Barbell Biceps Curl Exercise—Staggered or Parallel?
August 5, 2019by Joyce Blandino and Michael Krackow, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to examine which foot placement (staggered or parallel) provides better trunk stability when performing the barbell biceps curl exercise.
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Implementing a Time-Efficient Occupational Training Program for Law Enforcement Personnel
June 21, 2023by Ian Bonder, MS,CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article discusses the findings of a recent study on the effectiveness of a time-efficient occupationally-specific training program to improve performance in qualities related to physically demanding tactical tasks in law enforcement officers.
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