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Autonomy-Supportive Coaching: A New Perspective on Training Athletes
November 15, 2021by Adam Feit, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC
From the 2021 NSCA’s Coaches Conference, Adam Feit, Coordinator of Physical and Mental Performance at Springfield College, discusses the benefits of satisfying athletes’ and coaches’ basic psychological needs. He also explains how behaviors can help or hinder performance and how to create an autonomy-supportive training and coaching environment.
Coaches Professional Development
Polarized Endurance Training (PET) for Cardiovascular Endurance Optimization
June 25, 2018by Jay Hydren, MS, CSCS,*D and Bruce Cohen, PhD, CSCS
There is growing evidence that polarized endurance training is a promising method for optimizing a tactical athlete’s cardiovascular system, preparing for physical performance tests, allowing for a more full recovery during deployment, and allowing for safer return to duty after injury or deployment.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Using Unloaded Non-Linear Movement to Improve Performance
September 23, 2019by Kevin Mullins Jr, CSCS
This article aims to explore why unloaded non-linear training can be an effective modality for personal trainers, strength coaches, and exercise enthusiasts, as well as present the benefits, possible implications, and methods that can be implemented into a current training program.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
How to Start Your Business as a Personal Trainer in a Big Box Gym – Observations from 20 Years in the Industry
September 22, 2023by Tara De Leon, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, USAW
This article provides a firsthand account with knowledge and advice for personal trainers looking to start and grow their business.
Coaches Professional Development
First Responder Research Column – Arterial Stiffness Among First Responders – Hidden Dangers of the Job
August 22, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This column from the TSAC Report explores the impact of physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk factors among firefighters and law enforcement officers. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Strength and Conditioning for Table Tennis Athletes
June 11, 2018 - September 13, 2018by Danny Lum, CSCS
This article provides a brief overview of the physical demands of table tennis, plus recommendations of specific strength and conditioning exercises to improve table tennis performance.
Personal trainers Program design
TSAC Research Review, TSAC Report 41
April 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the sixth in 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 communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025by Josh McMillan, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Top 5 Marketing Strategies to Implement for Your Fitness Business
May 7, 2018by Josh Leve
One of the universal challenges in running a small fitness business is finding new ways to generate traffic. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Josh Leve reviews the results of a survey of thousands of owners, fitness professionals, and coaches to identify best business practices. There is no better strategy to grow a business than leveraging the combined experiences of others.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Nutrition Research Column – July 2026 – Gut Check – Probiotics for Tactical Readiness and Resilience
September 1, 2026by Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, TSAC-F Sheyla Leon
This TSAC Report column explores how probiotics support gut health, immune function, recovery, and occupational readiness in tactical athletes and first responders.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Organization and Administration Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
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