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Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
May 22, 2020by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition briefly reviews the role of oxygen uptake in exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
The Perception and Progression of the Female Athlete
June 20, 2018by Natajah Garcia and Alice Garza, Andres Garza, and Alyssa Gonzalez
Female athletes in the United States have made great progress in sports since Title IX was enacted in 1972. Despite the progress they have made, female athletes have yet to gain full recognition for their athleticism and their achievements. The purpose of this article is to break down the stigma female athletes have received over the years and shine light on the differences that make female athletes a reward to train.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
Training Volume and Hypertrophy – An Evidence-Based Approach for Personal Trainers
April 29, 2026by Jackson Mandart, CSCS, Wil King, Ramsey Zaytoun, CSCS, and Adam Gonzalez, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, CISSN
This PTQ article discusses current research examining the relationship between training volume and muscle hypertrophy and provides guidelines for optimizing training outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
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Adaptations of Cartilage to Anaerobic Training
December 20, 2019by NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This article summarizes the adaptations of cartilage via anaerobic training.
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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.
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Nutrition Research Column – April 2025 – Adaptogens and Nootropics – Nutrients to Improve Stress Management, Mental Health Outcomes, and Cognition
August 8, 2025by Sheyla Leon, Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, MSEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC, and Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report column examines the use of adaptogen and nootropic supplements to aid in favorable stress-related and cognitive outcomes. Visit NSCA online to discover more about nutrition research.
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Understanding Inter-Individual Responses to Exercise
December 14, 2020by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Gina Hogan, Jordan Brown, and Maisie Davis
This article briefly describes how individuals can have the same training program, but have large fluctuations in the adaptation responses due to genetic and life style factors.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
Design of Endurance Resistance Training
March 1, 2024by Developing Endurance
This excerpt briefly explains the steps to create a resistance training plan for endurance athletes.
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Anti-Aging Exercise Program Design Strategies
May 10, 2018by Pete McCall, MS, CSCS
Learn how strength and power training can help your clients boost production of the hormones that many consider to be the “fountain of youth.”
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Implementing Olympic-Style Weightlifting in Strength Training for Sport
August 26, 2019by Antonio Squillante, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC
This article considers some of the main differences between the training of Olympic weightlifters and the use of Olympic weightlifting exercises in strength training for sport.
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