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Neural Contributions to Muscle Growth
June 14, 2018by NSCA
Neural adaptations help mediate growth-related processes and the early increase in strength is attributable mainly to improved neural function. Along with neural changes, various aspects of the protein metabolism in the muscle are changing in the early phases of training.
Coaches Exercise Science
Transferring Physical Conditioning Principles to Practice to Enhance Performance in Tactical Personnel
July 22, 2019by Michael Rogers, CSCS, TSAC-F
This article provides methods used by tactical facilitators, related research articles, and professional interviews to demonstrate how physical conditioning facilitates the transition from practice to duty for service members, including law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Disrupting Unhealthy Habits with Environmental Modifications
April 6, 2018by Justin Kompf, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Because habits are contextually linked, it is reasonable to suggest that modifying the environment may disrupt the habit process and allow conscious intention to guide behavior. This article focuses on providing practical recommendations to aid individuals with intentions to exercise and eat healthy to reach their goals in the face of undesirable habits.
Personal trainers Nutrition Program design
Functional Firefighter High-Intensity Training—A Case for Optimizing Performance and Injury Prevention
October 2, 2020by Nicholas Martinez, T.J. Resinger, Chris Ellis, Austin Jacobsen, and Minervino Labrador
This article explains the use of structured functional fitness programs for injury prevention and enhanced job performance in fire service personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
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September 19, 2019by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
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Personal trainers Coaches
An Applied Five-Week Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for Collegiate Female Volleyball
October 29, 2018by Dr. Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA, and Hannah Macke
This article provides a narrative of the effects of a five-week strength and conditioning program on collegiate female volleyball athletes and shows the potential benefits that may occur in lower-body performance.
Coaches Program design
Year-Round Strength Training for Collegiate Female Cross Country Runners— Sample Program
January 22, 2019by David Granato, CSCS
Strength training is an often neglected aspect of training for distance athletes. This article gives an overview of the importance of strength training for collegiate female distance runners by providing a sample of an annual training program and considerations to increase performance and avoid injury.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Incorporating the Farmer’s Walk Exercise into Your Client’s Program
October 9, 2025by Michael Krackow, PhD, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Joyce Blandino, PhD
This Personal Training Quarterly article reviews the farmer’s walk exercise and how to incorporate it safely into a client’s exercise program. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
TSAC Report - First Responder Column
July 26, 2024by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F
This column reviews recent literature that investigated the appropriateness of a commonly utilized on-duty exercise training modality for firefighters and describes the occupational demands of specialist tactical police officers.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Balancing the Imbalance—the Training of a Paralympic F44 Discus Thrower
December 10, 2018by Dr Lawrence Judge, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Dr. Don Hoover, PhD, PT, CSCS, and Dr. David M. Bellar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
The rise of adaptive and Paralympic sports provides an opportunity for strength and conditioning professionals to share their expertise with a wider range of athletes. This article summarizes working with a physical therapist to build an annual training program with a focus on periodization for a Paralympic discus thrower.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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