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Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide
May 30, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Jung-Il Oh, PhD, Sofia Alvarado-Valdez, Brianna Villarreal, Edgar De La Cruz, Daniela Barrera, and Nicole Trevino
The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Cryotherapy vs. Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) - A Contemporary Perspective for Strength and Conditioning
July 15, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Bianca Olvera, Gema Sepulveda Paras, Alondra Lopez, Alayna Mora, Cecilia Salinas, and Maria Torres
This article in NSCA Coach shares exercise science comparisons between photobiomodulation therapy and cryotherapy. Visit us online to learn more on muscle recovery and red light therapy.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
The Evolution of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in Modern Times
June 7, 2024by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Yuliana Sanchez-Trinidad, and Keyla Olmeda
The aim of this article is to share with strength and conditioning coaches how red light therapy has evolved from its early beginnings to contemporary times, as well as to address the many benefits for athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science
Optimizing Athletic Performance – The Role of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in NCAA Strength and Conditioning
June 3, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, John Osborne, Angel Huerta Mora, Sarah Martinez, Maria Quezada, And Leslie Cantu
This article will explore the wide-ranging benefits of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM), specifically in the context of NCAA athletes, and how it has the potential to become a vital tool.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
The Red Light – Green Light System – A Simple Tool to Assess and Individualize Group Training
February 9, 2020by Detric Smith, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This article introduces a potential solution for programming in the large group fitness setting with a wide variety of fitness levels.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
August 29, 2023by Nicholas Rolnick, DPT, CSCS and Jacob Templar
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
Sleep Hygiene Strategies for Tactical Athletes
April 24, 2018by Canaan Heard, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Tactical athletes, due to the nature of their jobs, may have sleeping problems (such as falling asleep and/or staying asleep) which is indicative of poor sleep quality. This article shares sleep hygiene strategies that can help tactical athletes achieve better rest.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Rethinking Heavy Barbell Training – Injury Risk vs. Necessity in Non-Powerlifting Populations
September 16, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This article analyzes heavy barbell lifting, load management, injury risk, and practical evidence-based programming recommendations. Visit NSCA online to read more about weightlifting and injury prevention
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
NSCA Announces 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards
June 26, 2026
Meet the 2026 NSCA Peer & Special Recognition Awards recipients, who will be recognized for excellence across the profession at the NSCA National Conference.
Low Back Pain—The Mobility-Stability Continuum
August 23, 2018by Teddy Willsey, DPT, PT, CSCS, USAW
Nearly all fitness professionals are forced to address low back pain (LBP) to some extent, regardless of the age or population with which they work. The purpose of this article is to shed light on contemporary research surrounding LBP.
Personal trainers Program design
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