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Tire Flipping—A Method of Assessing Functional Power Output for Firefighters
April 24, 2018by Jason L. Mims, Kyle T. Ebersole, PhD, ATC/L, and David J. Cornell, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F
The movement pattern utilized when flipping a tire is similar to the movements required during firefighting. Learn not only how to flip a tire, but how to assess functional power output among firefighters through the use of tire flipping.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Client Consultation|Assessment
Small Group Training to Maximize Results for Clients and Profitability
November 6, 2018by Guillermo Escalante MS, ATC, CSCS and Manuel Escalante ATC, CSCS
As a personal trainers business and clients grow a limitation of time and number of clients one can fit into a day is often dealt with by charging more per session or offering more time slots. This article goes over how to implement group training to maximize results for clients and profitability for a personal trainer,
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Essentials of Heart Rate Variability for Personal Trainers
May 9, 2018by Carmine Grieco, PhD, CSCS,
Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is at the forefront of a wave of cutting-edge assessment tools that are becoming available to the personal trainer. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Carmine Grieco provides an overview of the physiological background and dynamics of HRV, including the most current supportive evidence, with an emphasis on the practical application for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
August 29, 2023by Nicholas Rolnick, DPT, CSCS and Jacob Templar
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Programming for Special Populations – A Practical Case Study
February 15, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS
This article reviews the recommended exercise prescription the author uses when training special populations.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
The Science of the Somatosensory System: Enhancing Movement Accuracy
June 17, 2019by Emily Splichal, PhD
As a podiatrist, human movement specialist, and worldwide leader in barefoot science and rehabilitation, Emily Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 National Conference, Splichal discusses reflexive stabilization, macro- and micro-stability and how it relates to injury risk, and a ground-up approach to activation.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Client Consultation|Assessment
Hospitality in Fitness – Part III – Hospitality in Management and Ownership
November 27, 2025by Cody McDermott, CSCS
Discover how hospitality-focused ownership and management can create a gym that attracts and retains members for long-term success. Visit NSCA online to read more on professional development, the fitness industry, and health.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health
September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
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.
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
Reconditioning from Sedentariness
July 29, 2019by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS
With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
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