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Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 2: Time Carbohydrate Restriction
August 19, 2019
This is the second part of a two-part series that investigates the effects of dietary carbohydrate availability on exercise performance and how specifically timed restriction of carbohydrates may also paradoxically enhance exercise performance in the medium and long term.
Personal trainers Nutrition Carbohydrates Carbohydrate Restriction Glycogen Calorie Intake
Sunshine and Sushi: Why the Tactical Athlete Should Care about N-3s and Vitamin D
May 1, 2015
In this session from the 2015 TSAC Conference, Nick Barringer explores the roles of n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D in the body, and how insufficient levels of either can negatively affect performance.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Tactical Athlete Nutrition Vitamin D Performance
Why Coaches Need to Know About Wellness
January 11, 2017
Youth practitioners need to be aware of the competing demands on young athletes’ lives in order to help them effectively balance these demands. Wellness provides a reference point that can be used to better understand the competing demands placed on youngsters by identifying the six dimensions of wellness.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design wellness strength and conditioning youth training hs-coaching
Exam Preparation
The NSCA certification exams are based on the analysis of tasks needed to be competent in a specified job or role. The exams measure a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) compared to a predetermined level of competence. It is not a test that recalls information from a textbook like a college course. Before you start preparing ensure you have chosen the right certification for you.
Features, Benefits, and Results—How to Differentiate Yourself in a Competitive Market
October 1, 2014
By understanding the differences between features, benefits, and results, along with how they impact current or potential clients, personal trainers can separate themselves from the rest of the pack and ensure long-term success of their business.
Personal trainers Professional Development personal training personal training business marketing for personal trainers
Nutritional Strategies to Speed up Recovery from Soft Tissue Injuries
October 1, 2017
Nutrition plays an important role in the injury prevention and treatment of tactical professionals. Nutritional goals for healthy connective tissue are twofold: increase collagen content in connective tissues susceptible to injury and prevent a decline in collagen content to help mitigate injury and facilitate recovery.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition TSAC Report tsac tsac-f recovery collagen nutrition
The PaleoKetoVeganMacroFasting Diet: Stop the Madness
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference, Director of the Rutgers Center for Health and Human Performance, Shawn Arent, discusses the science and myths surrounding some of today’s most popular diet trends with an effort to help personal trainers understand reasonable, sustainable, and effective dietary strategies with their clients.
Personal trainers Nutrition Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Nutrition Paleo Keto Vegan Intermittent fasting Diet Sustainability
Special Interest Groups
Make the most of your membership by engaging with others through one or more Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Harnessing the Power of Beet Juice - Enhancing Athletic Performance through Dietary Nitrates
July 4, 2025
This article from NSCA Coach explores how beet juice and nitrate supplements can enhance athletic performance. Learn more about nutrition and exercise physiology online at NSCA.com.
Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Dietary Nitrates Beet Juice High-intensity exercise Recovery Endurance Athletic Performance Nutrition Supplements
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