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Considerations for Opening a Personal Training Studio or Small Gym—It All Adds Up
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
To assist future personal training entrepreneurs in preparing for the next step in their careers, this article focuses on four facility design components that every studio or small gym should address before opening the doors.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Stress Inoculation Training in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
April 24, 2018by Craig Weller
Tactical jobs are fast-paced, physically and psychologically intense, and failure can have tragic consequences, making it vital to train tactical athletes to perform better under stress.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Safety
Before You Jump—Considerations Prior to Opening Your Own Facility
June 22, 2018by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Before taking any steps toward opening a facility, the personal trainer should review the following considerations to ensure they are making the right decision.
Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Group Personal Training for Osteoporosis Prevention
October 8, 2019by Dr Vu H. Nguyen, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Osteoporosis and low bone mineral density (BMD) are conditions that affect millions of people, and the amount of people afflicted is on the rise. To potentially reverse this trend, personal trainers can provide group sessions of high-intensity progressive resistance training to increase BMD and prevent osteoporosis.
Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Specificity and the Tactical Athlete
October 17, 2022by Joshua Pratt, CSCS, TSAC-F
This article discusses using the principle of specificity as an important component in tactical training programs to enhance performance, decrease injuries, and improve functional longevity of a tactical athlete.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Teaching Models for Effectively Coaching the Training Client
August 27, 2018by Matthew N. Berenc, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Learn how to cultivate a client-centered coaching mindset. In this session from the NSCA 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Matt Berenc, Director of Education for Equinox Fitness Training Institute, explains how to create an optimal learning environment for the client in the training session and develop an authentic coaching presence and style that meets the needs of both the client and personal trainer.
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Overtraining
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Understanding how the body adapts to the overload of aerobic exercise is critical to designing effective exercise training programs, monitoring exercise responses and progress, and assessing training outcomes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
A SWOT Analysis of the Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers
April 6, 2018by Dan Mikeska
Optimize quality of care and mitigate potential litigation in your personal training practice through a clear understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of personal training.
Personal trainers 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.
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Biomechanical Effects of Loaded Marching and Resulting Training Recommendations
February 13, 2026by Brian Thebaud, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, Jamie Mraz, DPT, OCS, CSCS, and James Prendergast, MS, CSCS
This TSAC Report article highlights ruck performance for tactical athletes with key insights on load carriage biomechanics, gait changes, and training strategies to reduce injury. Visit NSCA online to learn more about military strength training.
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