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A Personal Trainer’s Guide to the Aspiring Bodybuilder
March 14, 2024by Kworweinski Lafontant, MS, CSCS, and Alexa Rukstela, MS
This article will discuss the balance between what an aspiring bodybuilder may expect from a personal trainer, what a personal trainer is able to provide, and how a personal trainer can be a valuable asset towards the aspiring bodybuilder’s development.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Core Exercises Unique to Swimming
May 18, 2018by Developing the Core
Exercises performed in the water that improve swimming skills and simultaneously work the core can be beneficial for swimmers. One particularly useful core exercise that is specifically designed for swimmers is a kickboard progression, such as the one described in this article.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Developing Athletes and Designing Programs
May 14, 2018by Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference choosing the appropriate exercises to develop athletes and design programs.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Resistance Training—General vs Specific Exercises
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article proposes that all resistance training exercises can be classified as either “specific” or “general.” How to classify each exercise type and the unique benefits they offer is explained.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Incorporate Dynamic and Static Core Exercises
May 18, 2018by Developing the Core
Static and dynamic conditioning of the core musculature is important in activities of daily living and in sport. This book excerpt includes sample static exercises to strengthen the core muscles responsible for stabilization against, or movement through, the four basic movement patterns.
Coaches Exercise Science
Simplifying the Rules to Programming for Special Populations
April 30, 2018by Tom Cormier, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT,*D, USAW
By reviewing this simplified process of obtaining a client’s health history and physician release, designing an exercise routine with modified exercises, and providing exercises for paid clients versus general members, NSCA-CPTs can be confident prescribing a routine for those who suffer from chronic or temporary health issues.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
Include Closed-Chain and Open-Chained Core Exercises
December 28, 2020by Developing the Core
This excerpt from Developing the Core briefly defines closed- and open-chain exercises and their respective roles in training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Exercise Technique: The Pull-Up
May 14, 2018
The Pull-Up
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique
Choosing Exercises—“The Crunch”
April 8, 2018by Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA and Stuart McGill, PhD
Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
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