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Excessive Sitting – A Tactical Performance Problem

January 10, 2022by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D, David Boland, and Michael Kamal, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D

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Tactical professionals are often met with jobs that require long periods of sedentary time. This article provides practical strategies for how to minimize the negative impact of chronic sitting for the tactical professional.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health

September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D

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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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Maintain Training While Traveling with Dumbbells: Personal Insight

April 19, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA

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Training Considerations for People with Disabilities

April 11, 2018by Nicholas Maruca, CSCS

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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.

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Simplicity is Key—Strategies for Improving your Coaching and Communication

September 17, 2018by Mr. Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS

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Establishing a relationship and communicating with your clients in simplified terms that they can understand is a critical aspect of the training process. If you are not taking the time to do this, start now, and it will make the whole experience better for everyone involved.

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Principle-Based Program Design—A Practical, Step-By-Step Guide

April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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Although most resources on program design review the foundational scientific principles of training, they often fail to provide practical strategies that strength and conditioning professionals need in order to apply these principles successfully. To help bridge the gap between science and application, this article provides a simple and practical, step-by-step system for applying the scientific principles of training into the program design process.

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September 10, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Lee Burton

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September 19, 2019by Peter Ronai, MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT

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Training Considerations for Rowing Athletes

April 10, 2018by Jack Carter, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D and Chat E. Williams, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

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This article looks at the four phases of the rowing stroke: the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. A sample resistance training program that addresses all four phases is included.

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From the Field – A Closer Look at Squat Variations

September 20, 2020by Lee Boyce

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This article briefly explains different squat variations, as well as how they differ from a physics and biomechanics standpoint.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
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