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Energy Dynamics During Exercise

June 15, 2018by Developing Endurance

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Knowing when to train and how much time to devote to training each of the three energy systems is an important ingredient of success in endurance sports. This knowledge is also reflected in a well-designed and scientifically-based training plan.

Coaches Exercise Science

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September 19, 2019by Ben Durbin, MEd, CSCS

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Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health

September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D

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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.

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May 14, 2018 - May 12, 2025by Loren Landow, CSCS,*D

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Unlocking Rotational Power

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Combination Training: The Most Effective Way to Use Metabolic Resistance Training

May 16, 2018by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSC

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Brad Schoenfeld, MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about combination training and its effect on metabolic resistance training.

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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

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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

Lactate Threshold and Maximal Exercise Performance

August 23, 2018by Developing Endurance

Article

Scientific research has identified lactate threshold (LT) and maximal exercise performance as being very important contributors to endurance performance. A well-designed endurance training program can lead to improvement in both LT and maximal exercise performance within a single season and from season to season.

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How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance

January 3, 2021by Charley Gould

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The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to contrast training, including how it is defined, what variables are utilized, and examples of how to use it in training.

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Max Effort Training for Tactical Populations

May 4, 2018by Matthew Wenning, MS

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Examine the benefits of heavy effort training and where it fits in a tactical training program. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Matt Wenning explains a safe and effective approach to training tactical athletes using maximum effort training.

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September 19, 2019by Chip Sigmon, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E

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