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Squat Loading Position Considerations Based on Clients’ Needs

July 1, 2024by Brandon Hyatt, MS, CSCS

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This article will analyze and compare squats with different loading positions to draw out practical applications for the personal trainer.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Using Suspension-Based Resistance Training as a Method of Shoulder Prehabilitation for Firefighters

August 12, 2019by Sarah Mros, CSCS and Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FN

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This article discusses how suspension-based resistance training may help develop the stability and muscular endurance in the shoulder joint needed to decrease the risk of shoulder injuries as a result of the demands of firefighting.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

Elastic Bands – Resisted and Assisted?

September 15, 2023by Developing Power

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This excerpt from Developing Power explains how to use bands for variable resistance training.

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The Red Light – Green Light System – A Simple Tool to Assess and Individualize Group Training

February 9, 2020by Detric Smith, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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This article introduces a potential solution for programming in the large group fitness setting with a wide variety of fitness levels.

Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

Potential Benefits of Exercise for Helping Reduce Depression in Tactical Occupations

May 2, 2025by Nick Ramirez, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F

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This article discusses the potential benefits of exercise for helping reduce depression in tactical populations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

Needs Analysis and Program Design for Emergency Medical Service Personnel

October 11, 2021by Susannah Reiner, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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This article seeks to analyze the needs analysis for emergency medical service (EMS) personnel and provide sample strength and conditioning programming for EMS personnel.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation

Recovery and the Central Nervous System

May 7, 2018by Jeff Nichols, CSCS

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Learn to identify and combat risk factors among high stress tactical personnel; how they affect performance, sleep, and recovery; and how to begin managing stress. In this session from the 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Jeff Nichols explains how to lay out a clear and concise process to evaluate stress and create a plan specific to each individual to combat the negative side effects of stress.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science

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

Repeated Sprint Capability in Soccer Players

April 19, 2018by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS

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This article will examine the physical demands of soccer players and discuss why repeated sprint ability (RSA) is considered highly important in the performance of these athletes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

TSAC Report -- MIlitary Column -- October 2024

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