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CONDITIONING
FOR ALL.
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and Certified Professionals United in One Purpose
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Founded in 1978, the NSCA is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing strength and conditioning research and education through cutting-edge publications, certifications, and continuing education. Learn More

Research & Education

Free Resources

The NSCA offers public access to extensive resources to empower the broader community, ensuring everyone can thrive in strength and conditioning.

4000+ peer-reviewed articles
Learn from the NSCA’s "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research" (JSCR) and the "Strength and Conditioning Journal" (SCJ).
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Featured Articles

Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
by Igor Klibanov
October 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, CSSD
June 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.
Stress Inoculation Training in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
by Craig Weller
April 01, 2013

Tactical jobs are fast-paced, physically and psychologically intense, and failure can have tragic consequences, making it vital to train tactical athletes to perform better under stress.

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From the Field – Bridging the Gap between Strength and Conditioning and Mental Readiness within H2F
By Robert Warner, CSCS, TSAC-F | October 11, 2024

This article provides personal insight and practical ways that mindfulness training can be incorporated into a physical training (PT) plan.
Maintaining Health and Fitness in Parenthood – Strategies for Personal Trainers and Clients with Young Children
By Kevin Fisher, PHD, CSCS, TSAC-F, Rick Ferkel, PHD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Michelle Woodbridge, MA | October 04, 2024

This article will explore aspects of the struggle of parents to maintain personal wellness with pre-school age children and offer strategies that may help personal trainers or their clients increase quality of life and fitness levels.
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Annual Program of Strength and Conditioning for High School Wrestlers
By W. Jeffrey Armstrong, PhD, CSCS, and Charles Lambert, PhD, USAW | September 27, 2024

This article seeks to provide a sample periodized program plan that will progress wrestlers for multiple years while considering the diverse individual needs and weight class-specific goals.

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Certification

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Earn one of the NSCA’s respected certifications and start working with your desired training population. See which certification is right for you.

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Exam Preparation

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See opportunities to earn pre-approved CEUs toward any NSCA certification.

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Community Groups

Meet likeminded professionals in curated online groups, and share opportunities, and take part in discussions. Join one or more of the NSCA’s 25+ Special Interest Groups (SIGs) or Professional Development Groups (PDGs).
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Unlock more research, education, and savings with NSCA Membership. Enjoy full access to NSCA TV, 5 publications, plus free CEU quizzes, and more as a Student, Professional, or CPI Member.
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Post, search, and apply for strength and conditioning-related job openings. The NSCA Job Board is open to the public with additional services for NSCA Members, like a free resume critique.
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Lee Brown, MSc, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC

Senior Lecturer, University of East London

"What the NSCA provides is just mind blowing!

Journals, grant funding, internships, jobs, committees for women and all sorts of sports, clinical S&C, the list just goes on! I don’t think I can fully do justice to how incredibly amazing they are!"

Impact & Initiatives

See Where We Stand

Examine our position statements and learn about the NSCA’s official stance on important topics like long-term athletic development, androgen and human growth hormone use, and youth resistance training.

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NSCA Members, nominate 7 colleagues and start their legacies with the 2025 NSCA Peer Awards, presented at the National Conference annually. Deadline December 20
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Help your athletes dominate any sport with a strong core and explosive power! Get the NSCA’s new "Developing the Core" and "Developing Power" 2nd Editions.
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Show your program effectively prepares students and meets new 2030 CSCS prerequisites. Apply by December 3 to only pay your application fee through the CASCE Accreditation Grant
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