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Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio

November 17, 2023by Kurt McDowell, MS, CSCS

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This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

β-Alanine

July 5, 2021by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

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This excerpt briefly describes key aspects of this nonessential amino acid including its effect on the body, efficacy, and adverse effects.

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Strength Training

July 24, 2020by NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Article

This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.

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Evidence-Based Exercise for Structural Firefighters—A Brief Review

September 12, 2020by Brandon Loewen, CSCS, Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS, TSAC-F, Gregory A. Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, and Ronald L. Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT

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The purpose of this article is to address the key elements when designing a training program for firefighters, provide evidence for utilizing circuit training, and suggest recommendations on how to incorporate circuit training into the training program.

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Military Column – July 2025

October 16, 2025by Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This TSAC Report article highlights the need for recovery strategies to support both physical readiness and psychological resilience in military training. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical athletes.

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Specificity and the Tactical Athlete

October 17, 2022by Joshua Pratt, CSCS, TSAC-F

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This article discusses using the principle of specificity as an important component in tactical training programs to enhance performance, decrease injuries, and improve functional longevity of a tactical athlete.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management

November 19, 2025by Ava Stratman, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.

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Training for Upper Body Power in Protective Security Personnel – A Tactical Athlete Approach

January 31, 2024by Marc Tangeman, MS, CSCS, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EDD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC

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This article discusses the importance of upper body power training for protective security personnel and its potential for an occupational performance marker.

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Sample 5K Training Plan for Runners

May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance

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This excerpt from the book Developing Endurance, published by Human Kinetics, presents a sample 5K training plan for runners.

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