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Training Considerations During Pregnancy
May 16, 2025by Jalyssa Walker, MS, MBA
This article explores the possible advantages of staying active during pregnancy and how it can positively impact health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
A Holistic Approach to Tactical Operator Wellness and Performance
July 15, 2019by Mick Stierli, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Mick Stierli, a Sargent with the New South Wales Police Force and the creator of both the Physical Training Instructors program and the New South Wales Police RECON program in Australia, discusses his holistic approach to providing care and training to police officers over the course of their career from hire to retire at the 2018 NSCA Tactical Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Strongman Training for Youth
April 20, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
Strength and conditioning coaches can safely and effectively integrate strongman training into youth strength and conditioning programs by following established programming guidelines and available research recommendations.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Creating Power – Alternative Bilateral and Unilateral Triple Extension Exercises
November 29, 2020by Dr Lawrence Judge, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Josh Wildeman, MA, CSCS, RSCC, William Hawkins, and Makenzie Schoeff
This article demonstrates how strength and conditioning coaches can coach power through non-traditional weightlifting exercises that can be taught quickly, to large groups, with less extensive technique correction.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Five Dietary Adjustments that Support Personal and Planetary Health
October 18, 2022by Ryan Andrews, MS, MA, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article emphasizes environmental and nutritional dimensions in which there is enough robust evidence to make meaningful recommendations for sustainable nutrition practices.
Personal trainers Nutrition Professional Development
First Responder Research Column – State of the Fire Service – Physical Training Interventions
May 18, 2026by James Henley, MS, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report column summarizes physical training outcomes for firefighters and practical guidance on program design and results. Visit NSCA online to read more on firefighter fitness and tactical performance in the fire service.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
First Responder Research Column January 2025 - The Impact of PPE on First Responders' Performance
July 1, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article from TSAC 76, describes first responder wellness and the effects of PPE on occupational performance. Visit NSCA online to learn about exercise science and tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development
Integrating Plyometric Training for High School Soccer Athletes – Part 2
June 7, 2021by Rui Liu, CSCS, Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD, CSCS
In the second of this two part series, this article will discuss program design with an emphasis on integrating lower limb plyometric training into soccer training to enhance power actions, as well as, consider high school athletes’ biological characteristics and long-term athletic development (LTAD).
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Bridging the Gap between Personal Training and Physical Therapy
March 13, 2019by Jenna Werking, CSCS, CSPS
The purpose of this article is to define the roles of personal trainers and physical therapists and to learn how their combined expertise can influence long-term physical health improvements for their clients.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Reconditioning from Sedentariness
July 29, 2019by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS
With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
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