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Postural Restoration: A New Tool for the Coaching Tool Box

August 29, 2018by Ron Hruska and Mike Arthur, CSCS, RSCC*E

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In this video from the NSCA's 2013 Coaches Conference, Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, and Mike Arthur, CSCS, discuss postural restoration and its importance in terms of an "inside and out approach to strength training."

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

A Critical Evaluation of Military-Centric Physical Performance Optimization Programs

May 8, 2018by Brad Nindl, PhD, FACSM

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In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Brad Nindl provides an overview the current state-of-the-art physical performance optimization programs, and recommendations for program design based on these programs.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Varying Tempo for Hypertrophy

June 4, 2018by Lee Boyce

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Due to the principle of specificity, training should be tailored to the goal of the lifter in terms of the prioritization of strength, hypertrophy, health, and functional outcomes. If the goal is muscular hypertrophy, it may be beneficial to vary the repetition range, and to utilize a variety of loads and loading strategies in the pursuit of maximizing hypertrophy.

Personal trainers Exercise Science

The Effects of Neck Training on the Reduction of Injury in Contact Sports

December 3, 2025by Bruce Weyand, MS, CSCS, Nicholas Rea, MS, CSCS, Dominic Lattarulo, MS, Matthew Rodriguez, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Christopher Taber, PhD, CPSS,*D, CSCS,*D, USAW-3

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This NSCA Coach article explores how neck training programs can reduce the severity of sport-related concussions. Visit NSCA online to read more on sports science and athletic performance.

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

Games to Support Physical Literacy and Long-Term Athletic Development

April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, and NSCA High School Coaching

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Strength and conditioning coaches who systematically progress specific training variables, including games, can help youth improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.

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September 19, 2019by Brian Thompson, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E

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Professional Paperwork and More—Suggestions for Protecting Yourself as a Certified Personal Trainer

April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA

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Every client should participate in a 20 – 30 min initial interview and consultation prior to participating in any physical activity. This process allows the personal trainer and client time to complete the strategy session form, physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), professional liability form, and trainer-client agreement.

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Using Complexes to Help Improve Tactical Job Performance

August 24, 2018by Jay Dawes PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

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Just as any athletic team can benefit from sport-specific training, tactical professionals can benefit from occupational task-specific training as well. Combining pushing, pulling, pressing, and total body movements into complexes may help mimic the demands and movements of job tasks that tactical personnel may encounter.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Bone Stress Response Injuries in Law Enforcement Recruits

March 13, 2021by Michael Fanning, CSCS

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This article looks to explain why law enforcement recruits have higher incidences of lower extremity bone stress responses and stress fractures. It also explores injury mitigation pathways to increase the graduation rates among law enforcement academies.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

The Importance of Setting up Systems for a Small Fitness Business

April 10, 2018by Josh Leve

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This article explains how having the right systems in place (such as accounting, training, and marketing) can help a personal trainer take his or her business to the next level.

Personal trainers Organization and Administration
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