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Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports
May 22, 2018by Developing Speed
Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.
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Integrating Sports Science with the General Population using Peak Wattage Testing
October 23, 2025by Robert Warner, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, RSCC
This article in NSCA Coach discusses how machine-based testing can be used to gather data and improve training. Visit NSCA online to learn more on sports science and exercise research.
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Creatine and Cognitive Function
September 19, 2025by Darryl Booker, MS
This article in NSCA Coach explores the potential cognitive benefits of creatine supplementation across diverse populations and conditions. Visit us online to learn more about nutrition and exercise science.
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Rebranding Resistance Training for Older Adults Using Ratings of Perceived Exertion
September 9, 2019by Sterling Richards Sr, CSCS and Bridget Melton, CSCS, TSAC-F
This article discusses the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) scales and how to educate older clients to utilize them, as well as how to monitor and safely progress their training intensity.
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Single-Leg and Double-Leg Training Implications for Basketball
April 20, 2018by Ramsey Nijem, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Both unilateral and bilateral training should be used to optimally develop basketball players. This article compares single-leg and double-leg training options and provides considerations and potential implications for training basketball athletes.
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Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 4, 2025by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CSSD
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
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Recovery Methods for Endurance Athletes
October 24, 2020by Lisa Stanley
This article will look at the use of supplements, nutrition, compression socks, cryotherapy, and myofascial release as enhanced recovery methods for endurance runners.
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Use of the FMS Screening Tool and Exercise Templates to Help Reduce Injuries and Improve Performance for Large Groups and Individual Military Members – A Personal Perspective
January 15, 2021by Patrick Conway, MS, CSCS
This article is a personal perspective on utilizing the Functional Movement System (FMS) as a tool to identify potential problems and function efficiently on a large group scale to reduce the risk of injuries.
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Training Volume and Hypertrophy – An Evidence-Based Approach for Personal Trainers
April 29, 2026by Jackson Mandart, CSCS, Wil King, Ramsey Zaytoun, CSCS, and Adam Gonzalez, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, CISSN
This PTQ article discusses current research examining the relationship between training volume and muscle hypertrophy and provides guidelines for optimizing training outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
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Anthropometry, Leverages, and Strength Training
February 25, 2019by Lee Boyce
This 2018 Personal Trainers Conference video features Lee Boyce going over the subject of anthropometry and the mechanics of the fundamental movements in strength training. Boyce describes the common issues you see and how to individualize movements for your clients.
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