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Tips for Selling More Personal Training to Prospective Clients: From Personal Experience

December 26, 2020

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This article walks personal trainers through how to present a program for the common goals and what to do if the process does not produce a sale.

Personal trainers Professional Development Body Composition Athletic Performance Pain Mitigation Sales

Selecting Appropriate Objective Assessments Based on Resistance Training Status and Experience

June 1, 2017

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While exercise is safe for most participants, many screening strategies have been implemented to reduce the likelihood of injury, and possibly death, from exercise. This article shares an objective strategy for selecting an appropriate assessment method based on a client’s resistance training status and experience.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Fitness assessment personal training nsca-cpt assessment method

Training for Connective Tissue Adaptations

August 2, 2024

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This article takes a closer look at training strength and stiffness in connective tissues.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Connective Tissue Stretch Shortening Cycle Rehabilitation ACL Tendon Ligament Plyometrics

Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle

April 1, 2015

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Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition strength training Omega-3 FFAs sports nutrition

Post-Rehabilitation Programming—Lateral Ankle Sprains

January 22, 2019

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Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury of both sports and everyday life. In the post-rehabilitation setting, it is important to first identify and then address deficits in ankle, hip, and knee range of motion and strength.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Lateral Ankle Sprain Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation

Concurrent Cognitive and Physical Fitness Training – Part Two

March 29, 2024

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This article builds upon a previous article on the potential benefits personal trainers can offer clients by combining both cognitive and physical training.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development

2022 Award Winners

Congratulations to the NSCA's 2022 winners! This page is updated as new award winners are named throughout the year.

Developing an Educational Culture

April 1, 2016

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Personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches around the world are the frontline and display of any fitness facility. Common issues, such as sales techniques and member interaction/experience, can be qualities that are developed over time through employee education.

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TSAC Report - First Responder Column

July 26, 2024

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This column reviews recent literature that investigated the appropriateness of a commonly utilized on-duty exercise training modality for firefighters and describes the occupational demands of specialist tactical police officers.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Firefighter Special Tactical Police Officer High-Intensity Resistance Training Heart Rate

Addressing Common Myths and Misconceptions About Youth Strength Training

September 13, 2024

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This article sets out to address and dispel these myths, offering evidence-based insights into the significance, safety, and multifaceted benefits of strength training for youth.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Youth Training LTAD Growth Flexibility Skill Development

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