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The Deadlift and Its Application to Overall Performance

April 1, 2014

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This article provides a few key tips on how to perform the deadlift more efficiently and safely. Some helpful coaching cues—such as keeping the head slightly up, activating the lats, and pushing the knees out—can assist a tactical athlete in executing the deadlift while increasing strength over time.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design tactical strength and conditioning TSAC-F coaching cues how to deadlift deadlift

Hospitality in Fitness – Part III – Hospitality in Management and Ownership

November 27, 2025

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Discover how hospitality-focused ownership and management can create a gym that attracts and retains members for long-term success. Visit NSCA online to read more on professional development, the fitness industry, and health.

Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Entrepreneurship Exercise Culture Fitness Center Management Gym Experience Fitness Industry Business Growth Customer Service Membership

Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Youth Basketball Players

January 1, 2014

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Strength and conditioning coaches with knowledge of the exercise principles for youth and the specific demands of basketball can design effective integrative neuromuscular training (INT) programs based on the individual needs of youth athletes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design long-term athletic development LTAD youth training Integrative Neuromuscular Training hs-coaching

Feasibility and Difficulties of Conducting Research on Professional Firefighters

April 23, 2021

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The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Firefighters Research Academy Training Programs

Strength as a Velocity-Dependent Concept

November 5, 2021

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This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science describes strength as a velocity-dependent concept.

Coaches Exercise Science Strength Force-Velocity Sprinting Movement Velocity

Education Recognition Program

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The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning or personal training curricula in undergraduate and graduate settings designed to prepare students for the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications.

Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes

December 1, 2013

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.

Coaches Program design Personal Trainers long-term athletic development Youth training guidelines NSCA Coach

Exercise and Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain—A Review and Recommendations for Personal Trainers

October 22, 2018

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Many personal trainers work with clients who are dealing with musculoskeletal pain that has negative consequences both on the client’s ability to exercise and their activities of daily living. This article discusses the different types of pain, and describes targeted approaches for training clients with persistent musculoskeletal pain.

Personal trainers Program design Professional Development Pain Pain Management

Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?

July 11, 2025

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This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Protein Carbohydrates Tactical Personnel Athletic Performance Supplements Creatine Occupational Performance Nutrition

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