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Advanced Individualization: The Overhead Pattern
September 3, 2019by Dr John Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS
In this 2018 Personal Trainer Conference hands on presentation, Dr. John Rusin demonstrates how he screens and assesses the upper body and shoulder complex, as well as discusses how to program horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling patterns accordingly.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
How to Successfully Navigate a Client’s Initial Success Session and its Importance
April 9, 2018by Douglas O. Sheppard, NSCA-CPT,*D
Rushing into administering a training program can greatly hinder long-term gains for the client. This article explains the key components of the client interview, or as it is commonly referred to, “success session.”
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
Five Strategies for Developing your Clients' Mindset for Success
August 18, 2025by Amanda Wheeler Gryffin, PhD, CSCS, and Heidi Rigsbee
This Personal Training Quarterly article shares ways that personal trainers can help clients develop a growth mindset for success in their physical fitness. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and fitness news.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
From the Field – The Journey to Building a Sports Performance Facility: From Head Trainer to Business Owner
December 11, 2025by Jonathan Blakely Jr., CSCS,*D, RSCC
This PTQ article shares a real-world story to give inspiration and practical advice on creating your own sport performance business. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and professional development.
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Simplicity is Key—Strategies for Improving your Coaching and Communication
September 17, 2018by Mr. Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
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.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Why You Should Offer Running Analysis to Enhance Your Business
June 7, 2022by Jim Cleveland, CSCS
This article provides practical guidelines for performing a running analysis in order to potentially attract more clients who are interested in improving their running performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
The Red Light – Green Light System – A Simple Tool to Assess and Individualize Group Training
February 9, 2020by Detric Smith, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article introduces a potential solution for programming in the large group fitness setting with a wide variety of fitness levels.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Hospitality in Fitness – Part II – Personal Training
October 20, 2025by Cody McDermott, CSCS
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.
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The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 19, 2026by Joseph Giandonato, PhD, MBA, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
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Training Clients during Pregnancy—Modifications and Considerations
May 13, 2019by Stephanie Paplinskie, MA
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
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