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Redefining the Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain
November 8, 2019by Kevin Mullins Jr, CSCS
This article explores the possible causes of low back pain, as well as three potential strategies that a personal trainer may use to work with someone dealing with low back pain.
Personal trainers Program design
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
June 11, 2018by NSCA
The NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines is intended to help identify areas of risk exposure, increase safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries that might lead to claims, and ultimately improve the standard of care being offered. This is a valuable resource for every strength and conditioning coach.
Coaches Organization and Administration
Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?
July 15, 2025by Shelya Leon, and Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Squat Loading Position Considerations Based on Clients’ Needs
July 1, 2024by Brandon Hyatt, MS, CSCS
This article will analyze and compare squats with different loading positions to draw out practical applications for the personal trainer.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
NSCA Coach
June 8, 2018
NSCA Coach provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach through quarterly, electronic issues. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. You must be a member of the NSCA to access NSCA Coach.
Coaches Exercise Science
Influence of Resisted Sled‐Pull Training on the Sprint Force‐Velocity Profile of Male High School Athletes
February 7, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic summarizes how varying sled-loads increase different characteristics of sprint performance in male high school athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design
Considerations for Starting a Mobile Personal Training Business
November 14, 2022by Michael Van Buskirk, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to discuss many of the topics that need to be considered before deciding to start a mobile personal training business.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development
Tactical Fitness Research Presented in 2015
April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article summarizes several sessions at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 62nd Annual Meeting, held in San Diego, CA, May 27–30, 2015 that examined various aspects of tactical performance.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design
Sample Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex Strengthening Program
June 4, 2018by Tim Leszczak, PhD and Grayson Elmore
This article provides a sample six-week lumbo-pelvic hip complex strengthening program with the intended goal of improving vertical jumping ability and landing mechanics without the addition of plyometric or jumping/landing drills.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
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
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