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Periodization Approach Utilizing Progressive Overload Method for Physical Training Program in ROTC Cadets

April 24, 2018by Casey Metoyer, CSCS and Kimberly Allen, CSCS, TSAC-F

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The Physical Readiness Training Manual includes many exercises intended to keep military personnel in optimal physical condition while staying at a low risk to injury. Additionally, the application of progressive overload may be beneficial to periodization programming in ROTC cadet preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Hydration and Electrolyte Considerations for Tactical Athletes

April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS

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It is important for tactical athletes to be aware of their fluid intake and hydration status when training for or performing job duties. This article explains several ways this can be accomplished.

TSAC Facilitators Nutrition

Hospitality in Fitness – Part II – Personal Training

October 20, 2025by Cody McDermott, CSCS

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This Personal Training Quarterly article shares hospitality­driven approaches to help personal trainers build connections with clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness, hospitality, and health news.

Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development

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May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Dustin Kaplan, ATC, CSCS, RSCC

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Agility Progression and Technique for Your Personal Training Athlete

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Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations

May 13, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA

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Personal trainers should be aware of the physiological changes during pregnancy for each trimester in order to provide appropriate exercise modifications and alternatives for their prenatal clients, to positively influence overall health.

Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength

September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN

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This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.

Personal trainers Nutrition

The FMS Hurdle Step

January 25, 2024by Grayson Elmore, PhD, ATC, CSCS

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The second in a planned series to review essential considerations of each Functional Movement Screen (FMS) pattern, this article will examine the FMS hurdle step pattern in finer detail.

Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

Six Essentials to Safe Participation

May 23, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition

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Hydration, footwear, and exercise frequency are only a few of the essentials to safe participation in cardiovascular activity. Make sure to include all six essentials in your program to ensure safe participation.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Safety

A Quarterback-Specific Movement Program

March 12, 2019by Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS,*D

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The football quarterback (QB) is a unique position in sport. To throw or pass the ball, the QB needs to incorporate nearly every muscle in the body in a very precise sequence to optimally release the ball with the right amount of power, spin, and precision. Specific movement patterns are suggested to optimize the performance of a QB.

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TSAC Research Review, January 2015

April 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD

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This article is the first of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical communities.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
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