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Disrupting Unhealthy Habits with Environmental Modifications
April 6, 2018by Justin Kompf, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Because habits are contextually linked, it is reasonable to suggest that modifying the environment may disrupt the habit process and allow conscious intention to guide behavior. This article focuses on providing practical recommendations to aid individuals with intentions to exercise and eat healthy to reach their goals in the face of undesirable habits.
Personal trainers Nutrition Program design
Wellness Coaching – Keeping Military Members Fit to Fight
September 4, 2021by Darci Jo Kruse, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to present evidence for implementing wellness coaching practices for enhanced dissemination of knowledge and improved efficacy of lasting behavior change, positively affecting the service member’s fitness performance levels and decreasing risk of lifestyle disease development.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
The Movement Perfection Process
May 10, 2018by Shawn Myszka, CSCS*D
According to Shawn Myszka, if we optimize on-field movement efficiency, we can maximize athletic performance. Shawn spoke during the NSCA's 2014 National Conference on the importance of mastering the fundamentals of movement. Don't just work to change strength characteristics, he says - change behavior because behavior becomes patterns.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development
Health Behavior Change: Theory and Practical Tips for the Personal Trainer
May 7, 2018by Annette Lang, MS
Why are some behaviors so easy to change while others are so excruciatingly difficult? In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Annette Lang explains how to identify specific components that have contributed to success—or lack thereof—in changing behaviors and ultimately, habits.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Character by Design: Research-Based Methods for Behavior Change
August 27, 2018 - June 4, 2020by Jim Davis, MA, MEd
Jim Davis, the Director of the Good Athlete Project, identifies usable methods for effective, research-based methods to motivate a unique group of athletes. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, Davis explains how to distinguish between effective and ineffective motivational techniques, and how to design individualized strategies to get the most out of your athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Transtheoretical Model—Applications to Personal Training
April 12, 2018by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
While there are a variety of behavior change theories and models to choose from when developing a targeted behavioral approach for a client, the transtheoretical model (TTM) provides a relatively simple and easy-to-follow model.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
The Confucian Adaptability Model for Interpersonal Skill Development
July 11, 2022by Preston Ellington, CSCS
This article discusses the idea of Confucian adaptability as a framework for cultivating interpersonal skills for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development
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
Mindset and Nutrition – How Different Emotional States Affect the Way People Interact with and Make Food Choices
March 28, 2020by Nicole Vitola, NSCA-CPT and Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leading mindset, behavioral, and psychological factors controlling food intake, as well as, educate professionals on how to assist with developing healthier nutrition practices.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Fat Loss Nutrition—Why and How to Minimize High-Reward Foods
October 11, 2019by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT and James Krieger, MS
This article provides practical guidelines for limiting high-reward foods and demonstrates why minimizing high-reward foods is a simple and well-supported strategy for long-term adherence to a nutritional approach that emphasizes high-quality, nutrient-dense, lower calorie foods.
Personal trainers Nutrition
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