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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.
Personal trainers 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
Deadlifts and Deadshifts: Recovery Based Strategies in Program Design
May 4, 2018by Michol Dalcourt
Michol Dalcourt spoke at the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference on recovery-based strategies in program design, and how this approach can benefit clients.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
The Impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on a Female Athlete’s Performance and Overall Health
March 16, 2022by Avery Dravis-Stark, Winnie Victor, Caitlin Finn, and Christopher Brian Taber, MS, CSCS
This article serves to educate strength and conditioning coaches on the influence exercise can have on the various hormonal pathways that are impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including insulin resistance, cortisol, testosterone, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing hormones.
Coaches Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Top 5 Performance Enhancers for Fitness
May 7, 2018by Michael Bracko, EdD, CSCS
“Five basic training techniques have been producing great results for our clients,” says Mike Bracko in this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference. Learn how you can help your clients add these five easy performance enhancers to their lives.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Sunshine and Sushi: Why the Tactical Athlete Should Care about N-3s and Vitamin D
May 10, 2018by Nick Barringer, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
In this session from the 2015 TSAC Conference, Nick Barringer explores the roles of n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D in the body, and how insufficient levels of either can negatively affect performance.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Fitness, Wellness and Medical Surveillance
May 10, 2018
When putting together a comprehensive training program for firefighters, Jill Craig looks at three things: fitness, wellness and medical surveillance, in that order. Join Jill as she talks about how the Austin Fire Department outlines its training model. From the 2014 TSAC Conference.
TSAC Facilitators
Why Strength and Conditioning Coaches Should Take Play Seriously
March 31, 2018by Rick Howard MEd, CSCS,*D
Athletic performance can be enhanced through the use of implementing various unstructured, semi-structured, and structured play from the 12 types of play. These can be performed in the weight room, at a sports practice, or even at home.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
The State of the Fitness Industry
May 4, 2018by Josh Leve
Josh Leve, Co-Founder and President of the Association of Fitness Studios, discusses the current trends in the fitness studio industry in this session from the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference. Also covered is why personalization is the key to success, and insights into what is working and what is not.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Improving the Strength and Conditioning Program on a Limited Budget
March 3, 2023by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, RSCC*E
This article provides a first-hand perspective of different approaches strength and conditioning coaches can take when they need to produce a highly competitive athlete, but their financial resources are limited.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
Training for Pickleball
March 10, 2024by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
The purpose of this article is to provide an example of a resistance training program for improving performance and reducing the possibility of injury for pickleball players.
Coaches Program design
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