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Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
by Igor KlibanovOctober 30, 2020
This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
by Claire Siekaniec, MS, RD, CSSDJune 01, 2017
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaching Philosophy to Enhance Communication Strategies Between Strength and Conditioning Professionals and Firefighters
by Lee Brown, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, TSAC-F, RSCC, Scott Caulfield, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E, Jim McDonald, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, and Alexandra Cacioppo, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW-2November 19, 2025
This article examines how coaching philosophy, grounded in adult learning theory and cultural intelligence, can bridge the communication gap between strength and conditioning professionals and firefighters.
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Risk Factors and Management of Knee Injuries in Firefighters
By Kelly Hoyt, CSCS, and Michael Fanning, DC, DACBSP, RMSK, CSCS | September 16, 2026This article examines firefighter knee injury risk factors, screening tools, and strength and conditioning strategies to support injury prevention and return to duty.
Rethinking Heavy Barbell Training – Injury Risk vs. Necessity in Non-Powerlifting Populations
By Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT | September 14, 2026This article analyzes heavy barbell lifting, load management, injury risk, and provides practical evidence-based powerlifting programming recommendations for personal trainers.
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How to Develop a Training Philosophy Using Basic Training Principles
By Jesse Padgett, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D | September 11, 2026This article discusses how strength and conditioning coaches can create an effective training philosophy by combining core values, coaching beliefs, and evidence-based programming principles.
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