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Becoming a Special Populations Personal Trainer
June 8, 2018by Cindy Kugler, MS, CSCS, CSPS
In this career series article, developing personal training skills to train special populations is discussed; it includes starting out as a novice through the expert level.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Professional Development
Abdominal and Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Exercises for First Responders
March 4, 2020by Ciara Gonzales, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article will discuss why it is important for first responders to have abdominal and lumbo-pelvic strength in relation to movements and tasks in their specific jobs. A list of possible exercises and implementation are also included.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Which Foot Placement Provides Better Stability when Performing the Barbell Biceps Curl Exercise—Staggered or Parallel?
August 5, 2019by Joyce Blandino and Michael Krackow, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to examine which foot placement (staggered or parallel) provides better trunk stability when performing the barbell biceps curl exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health
August 26, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.
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Tactical Fitness Research, 2016
April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
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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Implications of Aerobic Fitness on Firefighters’ Occupational Performance, Health, and Risk of Injury
March 20, 2021by Emily Langford, Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this article is to discuss the health and occupational implications of firefighters not currently meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aerobic capacity recommendations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Building Strength in the Fire Academy—Sample Training Program from Personal Perspective
April 23, 2018by Brice Long, CSCS
Through a well-designed resistance training program, firefighter recruits can gain the movement skills, confidence to exercise, and foundational strength/physiological adaptations that they need for a long and healthy career.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Acute Effects of Progressive Sled Loading on Resisted Sprint Performance and Kinematics
December 19, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic briefly reviews the differences in sprint velocity and technique, including stride length and hip, knee, and ankle flexion during a 20-meter resisted sprint.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
The Gray Area of Programming Weightlifting Exercises
January 9, 2021by Timothy Suchomel, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC
The purpose of this article is to discuss the gray area that should be considered when it comes to implementing weightlifting exercises.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Training Considerations During Pregnancy
May 16, 2025by Jalyssa Walker, MS, MBA
This article explores the possible advantages of staying active during pregnancy and how it can positively impact health and well-being.
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