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Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation
June 1, 2017
Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.
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Resistance Training Progressions for the Older Adult – Deadlifts
November 12, 2021
This article details the proper pick up, or deadlift, technique for the older adult, including progressions of three exercises that can aid in their ability to perform them properly.
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Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
March 1, 2014
In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.
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Top 5 Performance Enhancers for Fitness
October 31, 2015
“Five basic training techniques have been producing great results for our clients,” says Mike Bracko in this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference. Learn how you can help your clients add these five easy performance enhancers to their lives.
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5 Researched Ways to Become a Fat Burning Beast
October 30, 2017
Learn how to increase the body’s use of fat as a fuel without compromising the use of carbohydrates for higher-intensity training. Mike Nelson, PhD, explains how combining specific nutrition and exercise together affects the use of fat as a fuel, in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference.
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Strength Zone Training – True Full Range of Motion Strength Training
July 17, 2020
This article discusses how personal trainers can utilize the strength zone training system in order to develop true full range of motion strength, and thus help clients perform better and further reduce injury risk.
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How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
May 26, 2023
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
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Bridge: Single-Leg Squat and Lunge Movements
May 1, 2015
Nick Clayton, Personal Training Manager at the NSCA, shows key coaching points and progressions for single-leg squat and lunge movements.
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Overtraining and Recovery
March 1, 2015
This article addresses various aspects of overtraining and overreaching, including the signs and symptoms, preventative supplementation, and the recovery process.
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The Confucian Adaptability Model for Interpersonal Skill Development
July 8, 2022
This article discusses the idea of Confucian adaptability as a framework for cultivating interpersonal skills for personal trainers.
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