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Client Assessments – Movement Assessment
December 20, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
This article builds upon two other client assessment tools (breathing and posture, as seen in Personal Training Quarterly Issues 5.3 and 6.1, respectively) and discusses ways to assess client movement.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
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
Rotational Power for the Everyday Athlete
January 26, 2020by David Otey, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
With this hands-on session, David Otey discusses the anatomy and biomechanics of rotational training for the everyday athlete. Also covered is how to structure implementation of rotational training and establish parameters for any client.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance
January 3, 2021by Charley Gould
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.
Personal trainers Program design
Load Carriage Effects on Cognitive Function among Military Personnel – A Critically Appraised Topic
February 10, 2023by Megan Sax van der Weyden, CSCS, TSAC-F, Michael Toczko, and Dr Joel Martin, PhD, MS, CSCS, CPSS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this paper is to conduct a critical appraisal of peer-reviewed articles on the effects of load carriage on cognitive function among military personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
Load Carriage – Programming for Special Operations Forces
July 27, 2023by Taylor Givens, TSAC-F and Nicholas Martinez
This narrative review will focus on the research related to tactical load carriage and on a program recommendation to maximize strength and endurance adaptations in Special Operations Forces (SOF).
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Improving Functional Activities of Daily Living in Senior Populations
June 6, 2025by Allison Schubert, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article in PTQ 11.4 shares content on exercise programs for seniors. Visit NSCA online to read articles on fitness news, personal training and more.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
From the Field – A Closer Look at Squat Variations
September 20, 2020by Lee Boyce
This article briefly explains different squat variations, as well as how they differ from a physics and biomechanics standpoint.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
The Need for Speed—Improving Sprinting Performance in Football Players
April 22, 2019by Kenneth P. Clark, PhD, CSCS
Acceleration and maximal velocity are two factors that are key for any position in football and can determine success in many situations out on the field. This article will review several aspects of sprint mechanics and training to enhance linear (straight-ahead) speed for football players.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Practical Exercise Programming for Wildland Fire Suppression Aids
November 15, 2019by Megan McGuire, Matthew Moreno, TSAC-F, and Robert G. Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article discusses flexible programming strategies for wildland fire suppression aids (FSAs). It also includes a detailed index of exercises that could be utilized for this specific population.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
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