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Effective Methods of Grip Strength Development
April 20, 2018by Jace A. Derwin, CSCS, RSCC
Development of grip strength is often overlooked in traditional resistance training programs, but small program adjustments that target grip strength can be of benefit athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Caffeine – Practical Applications for Coaches
October 1, 2019by Pratik Patel, CSCS
This article discusses the background, statistics, mechanisms, timing, dosing, influences, and practical applications for the use of caffeine as an ergogenic aid.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Deceleration, Change of Direction, and Reacceleration: Teaching Steps to Optimize These Qualities
September 9, 2019by James Radcliffe, MS, CSCS
In this Bridge the Gap Lecture from the 2019 National Conference, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Oregon, Jimmy Radcliffe, discusses the specifics of deceleration, change of direction, and reacceleration through ground negotiation, postural control, and specific running mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Incorporating Variety with Bulgarian Bags
April 4, 2018by Julie Boggess and Brian Jones PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article presents ways to add variety to workouts using Bulgarian Bags as an alternative to kettlebells. It also provides an effective sample Bulgarian Bag program.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Instability Training—Help or Hype?
April 12, 2018by Ronald L. Snarr, CSCS, Jason C. Casey, PhD, CSCS, Ashleigh Von Hallmark, CSCS, and Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article briefly examines the most popular instability training devices and provides examples of how instability training can be incorporated into traditional resistance training programs.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Developing Successful Fitness Teams
July 17, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Do you have a successful fitness team? The concepts described in this article are used to develop teams with personal trainers who are happy and have bought into winning cultures.
Personal trainers Professional Development
The 5 Stages of a Fitness Business Owner’s Journey
February 18, 2019by Ryan Ketchum
Ryan Ketchum describes the five stages of a fitness business owner’s journey as an individual transitions from a fitness professional to a fitness business owner.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Plant-Based Nutrition for Performance, Recovery, and Health
August 7, 2023by Brooke Starkoff, PhD, RDN, LDN and Elizabeth Lenz, PhD
This article provides a background on the benefits of plant-based nutrition for athletic performance, recovery, and overall health.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Stop Hiring Personal Trainers and Start Building Them—Developing an Internship Program at a Fitness Facility
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Finding a well-educated and open-minded employee is, in most cases, simply luck of the draw. Instead of hoping for the perfect new hire to come walking through the door, a business owner could try a different technique in which they shed their business owner mindset and transition into a mentorship role. Using an internship program, the mentor can ideally build themselves the near-perfect employee.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Sport Science Load Monitoring Practices, Application, and Practicality for First Responders - Part I
May 30, 2025by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D, And Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-Cpt, TSAC-F, *D, FNSCA
This article discusses how first responder organizations can optimize their training programs through scientific techniques, including the measurement of training load.
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