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Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health
September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
This Personal Training Quarterly article explores the science behind strength training’s effects on mental health and strategies for integrating wellness programming. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
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Developing Linemen from the Ground Up
February 18, 2019by Patrick McHenry, MA,CSCSD
Linemen often do not get the same attention of the skill positions like a quarterback or wide receiver. However offensive and defensive linemen can control much of a football games tempo and outcome. This article goes over key areas to develop a well-rounded program for football linemen.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Challenges and Solutions for the Small College Strength and Conditioning Coach
Small college strength and conditioning coaches face a multitude of challenges when creating and implementing systematic individualized programs. In this session from the NSCA 2016 Coaches Conference, Josh Bullock—Strength and Conditioning Coach at Emory and Henry College—identifies the potential pitfalls to improving athletic performance at the small college level, and provides several solutions.
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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.
Personal trainers Program design
Fitness Marketing Foundations—The Basics and How to Implement Them Effectively
August 26, 2019by David Crump, NSCA-CPT, RCPT*D
This article discusses the three primary channels of marketing, the regular actions that drive results in each, and the purpose of said actions, for personal trainers to help build a solid marketing foundation for their fitness business.
Personal trainers Professional Development
From the Field Two-Part Series: Part 2 – Perspectives on Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP) from a Current Full-Time High School Strength and Conditioning Coach and Former ALP Participant
May 3, 2024by Sam Melendrez, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
This article focuses on providing first-hand insight into the alternative licensure program (ALP) route from a current coach in the field.
Coaches Professional Development
Strengthening Student-Athletes’ Leadership Skills in the Weight Room
August 8, 2020by Whitney Moore, PhD, CSCS,*D and Valerie Smith, MS, CSCS
Dr. Whitney Moore and Val Smith from Wayne State University use this session, from the 2019 NSCA National Conference, to provide evidence-based motivational strategies and leadership behaviors, strength coach tested relationship-building strategies, and explain different levels of informal leadership training opportunities.
Coaches Professional Development
Adapting to the Digital Transformation of the Fitness Industry
October 18, 2021by Kane Hanson, CSCS
This article presents advice on how personal trainers can step up their digital footprint and be successful in unprecedented times.
Personal trainers Professional Development
What You Really Need to Know as a Strength & Conditioning Coach
August 27, 2018by Ronnie J. McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
In this video from Coaches Conference 2014, Coach Ron McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D, discusses what strength and conditioning coaches need to know. Sometimes, the most important lessons are not those learned in school. One of our most popular talks!
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Nutrition for Athletes bundle, from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference
May 8, 2018by Nathaniel Jenkins, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
This video bundle includes six nutrition lectures from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference. Topics include supplementation for strength, aerobic training, and body composition; alcohol and exercise; recovery nutrition for the high school athlete; and nighttime feeding.
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