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Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation

August 24, 2018by Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS and Nicole Swank, MS

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Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.

Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment

Essentials of Heart Rate Variability for Personal Trainers

May 9, 2018by Carmine Grieco, PhD, CSCS,

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Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is at the forefront of a wave of cutting-edge assessment tools that are becoming available to the personal trainer. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Carmine Grieco provides an overview of the physiological background and dynamics of HRV, including the most current supportive evidence, with an emphasis on the practical application for personal trainers.

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Tactical Fitness Research, 2016

April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 63rd Annual Meeting was held in Boston, MA, May 31 – June 4, 2016. The number of TSAC presentations continued to increase, compared to the last few years, when the Federal Government sequester severely affected attendance.

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Why You Should Offer Running Analysis to Enhance Your Business

June 7, 2022by Jim Cleveland, CSCS

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This article provides practical guidelines for performing a running analysis in order to potentially attract more clients who are interested in improving their running performance.

Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development

The Strength and Conditioning Professional’s Role in Preventing Falls of Older Adults

June 11, 2018by Jeffrey A. Alexander

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This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.

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Female Athlete Triad for the General Population

October 27, 2025by Kyle Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D, USAW II, and Lou Maquaire

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This PTQ article shares strategies for personal trainers about the treatment and prevention of the female athlete triad. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth fitness and health news.

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Hospitality in Fitness – Part III – Hospitality in Management and Ownership

November 27, 2025by Cody McDermott, CSCS

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Discover how hospitality-focused ownership and management can create a gym that attracts and retains members for long-term success. Visit NSCA online to read more on professional development, the fitness industry, and health.

Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development

Nutrition Research Column – January 2026 – Is it Possible for Vegetarians or Vegans to Consume Enough Protein to Support Occupational Readiness?

February 27, 2026by Sheyla Leon, and Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This article examines how plant-based diets can effectively support athletic performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise science and nutrition research.

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Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?

July 15, 2025by Shelya Leon, and Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development

Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome

September 4, 2025by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CSSD

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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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