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The Safest and Riskiest Forms of Resistance Training

April 29, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This PTQ article reviews the research comparing injury rates across major resistance training styles and ranks them from the safest to the riskiest and provides practical recommendations to improve training safety. Visit NSCA online to learn more about bodybuilding and strength training strategies.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development

Performance Under Stress – Implications for Tactical Personnel

June 19, 2023by Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Whitney Tramel, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D

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This article discusses performance under stress, as well as factors influencing this performance in tactical personnel.

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Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements

January 23, 2022by Craig DeAngelis, CSCS

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This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.

Coaches Professional Development

Assessing Speed and Agility Related to Sport Performance

May 23, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments

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This article presents information about assessing speed and agility in a controlled environment with a test that is similar to the actual demands of a specific sport.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation

TSAC Report — First Responder Column — July 2024 — The Impact of Exercise and Fitness on First Responders’ Mental and Physical Health

November 15, 2024by Sarah Lanham, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This column will explore specific investigations that evaluate the impact of PA and fitness on mental and physical health outcomes among firefighters and law enforcement officers.

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Lower Extremity Static Stretching Protocol for the Prevention of Muscle-Tendon Chronic Pain in Soccer Athletes

December 19, 2022by Massimo Borlina and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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The purpose of this article is to present the reader with the prescription of a daily specific stretching routine that can help athletes avoid the onset of injuries and chronic pain in muscle-tendon structures of the lower extremities.

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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

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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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Effects of Exercise on Type 2 Diabetes—Part 1

April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS and Mike Reeder DO

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While pharmaceutical treatment is complex, dynamic, and important for optimal glycemic control, exercise clearly plays a critical, but often overlooked, role in the overall treatment plan for patients with T2D or those at risk of developing it.

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Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide

May 30, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Jung-Il Oh, PhD, Sofia Alvarado-Valdez, Brianna Villarreal, Edgar De La Cruz, Daniela Barrera, and Nicole Trevino

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The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design

Gravitational Running and the Tactical Athlete

February 4, 2020by Nicholas Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS,*D, Erik Serrano, and Joseph Kardouni

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The purpose of this article is to review various gravitational running (GR) techniques from an evidence-based approach, then recommend whether to include GR techniques in the training of tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
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