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Are the Seated Leg Extension, Leg Curl, and Adduction Machine Exercises Non-Functional or Risky?

June 20, 2018by Andrew Vigotsky, NSCA-CPT and Nick Tumminello NSCA-CPT

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This article highlights the scientific evidence on exercises like the seated leg extension, leg curl, and adduction machines to highlight their potential benefits on enhanced performance and potentially reducing injury risk.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Safety

Resistance Training for the Older Client – Should They Press, Squat, and Deadlift?

May 3, 2021by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS

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This article discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults and considerations that personal trainers need to be aware of when working with this population.

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Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations

August 15, 2020by Brandon Loewen, CSCS, Jasmine Bulger, Joshua Pascal, and Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT

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The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Strength Training for the Older Client—A Blueprint for Program Design

June 20, 2018by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D

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This article provides a blueprint and “mini-macrocycle” that will assist the personal trainer in creating a program design for older adults by offering organized templates, direction in selecting exercise components, and the creation of volume controls specific to the client’s needs.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents

April 6, 2018by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

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Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design

The Components that Make a Trainer Successful

April 6, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA

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High standards improve the quality of professionals working within the fitness industry. This article provides steps that may help to increase income for personal trainers.

Personal trainers Professional Development

A Velocity-Based Training Program with Variable Resistance

April 8, 2026by Francis Kozub, PhD, CSCS, and Mary Kozub, PhD, RN

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This PTQ article focuses on the use of the back squat along with innovative technology to measure velocity during lower body lifts. Visit NSCA online to read more on personal training news and athletic performance.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development

Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection

December 22, 2023by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Understanding Risk Management as a Fitness Professional

June 14, 2018by Integro Entertainment & Sport

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There's risk in every business, but fitness professionals can often face higher risk than most. While personal trainer insurance can offer solid protection, fitness professionals can best protect themselves by understanding the fundamentals of risk management as they apply within the realm of sports and fitness. In this article, global insurance firm Integro Entertainment & Sports offers tips on how to best protect yourself and your business, defines common insurance terms, and provides an overview to understanding insurance conditions.

Coaches Exercise Science

Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training

April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS

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In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.

Personal trainers Program design Professional Development

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