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Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies

May 18, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design

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Various aspects of resistance training, such as specific exercises chosen, workout structure, resistance used, volume (repetitions and sets), rest intervals between sets, and training frequency, can be manipulated to mold the strength training program to best meet an endurance athlete’s goals.

Coaches Program design

TSAC Report 40 Research Review

April 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD

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This article is part of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design

Tactical Fitness Research 2018

February 18, 2019by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D

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This article is a review of the research relating to the tactical population from presentations and research from the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science

Increasing Performance on Tactical Aerobic Endurance Tasks

August 24, 2018by Daniel Cooper, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

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When isolating aerobic capacity as a determinant of performance, traditional interventions have focused on increasing an individual’s VO2max. Based on the large acute improvements from a single positive psychology research study, investigations into the application of integrated psychophysiological strategies to optimize performance should be explored.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design

Resetting your Physical Baseline -A Brain-Based Approach

July 22, 2025by Annette Verpillot, DO, and Jason Shea, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

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This article from TSAC Report 76, shares information on the sensory feedback system and its impact on how effectively the body combats gravity. Visit NSCA online to learn about neuroscience and exercise research.

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

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

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.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

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

Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players

May 23, 2025by Agustin Garcia Jr., and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation

Enhancing Athletic Performance – A Guide to Plyometric Training for High School Athletes

April 23, 2025by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D

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This article provides high school strength and conditioning coaches with a comprehensive guide for implementing plyometric training for high school athletes effectively.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
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