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Strongman Training
April 3, 2021by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition gives a quick glimpse into some of the implements used in strongman training.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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
This article discusses the importance of upper body power training for protective security personnel and its potential for an occupational performance marker.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
A Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis for the Physique Athlete and Coach
June 19, 2023by Adam Michael Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, David Douglas Church, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
This article discusses the balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB) to help individuals better achieve their goals in muscle hypertrophy.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 21: Lawrence Herrera
Lawrence Herrera, owner and founder of LH Performance, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how strong is strong enough, keeping the training simple, and relating to athletes and coaches.
Coaches Professional Development
Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025by Kanchana Paromita Venkatesh, MSc, CSCS, USAW, and Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*EArticle Members OnlyCEU Eligible
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
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
A Closer Look at the 10 Pillars of LTAD: The Practitioner’s Pillars of LTAD for Strength and Conditioning Professionals – Part 2
February 17, 2022by Rick Howard, DSc, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
As the second of a three part series, this article will focus on the Practitioner Pillars of LTAD, including relevant monitoring and assessment tools, as well as systematical progressions and individualized training programs for successful long-term physical development.
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Cupping Therapy – An Effective Recovery Method
November 24, 2025by Jeffrey Jacome, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article examines the effectiveness of cupping therapy and assesses whether its benefits are evidence-based. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Tapering and Peaking
April 22, 2019by Developing Endurance: pp. 51-52
This excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over tapering and peaking in aerobic training for competition.
Coaches Program design
Age-Specific Speed Development: “Can You Make My Kid Faster, Faster?”
August 27, 2018by Lance S. Walker, MS, PT
Learn practical programming ideas to implement in youth speed training programs. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Lance Walker explains how to leverage the differences between starting, acceleration, and maximum velocity dynamics (movement preparation) and plyometrics. Learn about the most common errors made by young athletes when training linear speed with practical tools, teachings, and contextual cues.
Coaches Program design
Measurement and Evaluation in a Microdosed Training Program
February 9, 2023by Ian Bonder, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
This article seeks to provide insight on a training method based around prescribing small amounts of training to achieve a large amount of physical improvements.
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