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Cupping Therapy – An Effective Recovery Method
November 24, 2025by Jeffrey Jacome, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article examines the effectiveness of cupping therapy and assesses whether its benefits are evidence-based. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
TSAC Report July 2018 Research Column
April 29, 2019by Brian K. Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Tracking Training Load and its Effect on Injury Risk and Fitness
September 9, 2019by Daniel Maupin, CSCS and Ben Schram, TSAC-F
The aim of this article is to provide those working with tactical populations an introduction into tracking training load to mitigate injury risk while concurrently optimizing fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Tactical Fitness Research 2018
February 18, 2019by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article is a review of the research relating to the tactical population from presentations and research from the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Powerlifting Training for Sports
May 7, 2018by Matt R. Wenning, MS
"Absolute strength affects speed and athleticism," according to world record powerlifter Matt Wenning. "You get strong to get faster." In this lecture from the NSCA's 2015 Coaches Conference, Matt discusses using powerlifting as a training method with athletes. Matt debunks myths and explains how training athletes to get stronger and more powerful benefits everyone, no matter the sport.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Taking the Training Outdoors
April 9, 2018by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article includes examples of exercises that can be incorporated into a training program that is performed outdoors. Take advantage of warm weather with these suggestions.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Passion in Coaching: The Importance of Having a “Sonic Boom”
April 21, 2018by Stephen B. Hess, MEd, MATS
Passion, while imperative to training, must be paired with energy, enthusiasm, intention, and knowledge to truly make a difference and create your “sonic boom.” Being an effective strength and conditioning coach is a lifestyle, not a job, and with continued passion, you can affect many lives positively.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Assessments and Measures—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS
While a basic fitness assessment will always be a part of a comprehensive client assessment, there is an array of more sophisticated tests and measures that are available to the personal trainer today.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation
Upper Body Power for Law Enforcement Officers
February 9, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of an upper body power program for law enforcement officers and how to program this effectively.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Tactical Peer Fitness Practical Application Workshop
October 14, 2022by Hannah Ramirez, Madeline Kuciapinski, CSCS, Richard Cleveland, and Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this case study was to assess a one-day peer fitness leaders workshop for firefighters and law enforcement officers to test the feasibility of creating a “Train the Trainer” program, which could be implemented for continued intervention.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development
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