In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Peter Ronai examines methodologies for personal trainers who work with clients possessing metabolic syndrome and co-morbid medical conditions. Peter provides trainers with helpful resources and recommendations as they work with this special population.
Personal trainersExercise TechniqueProgram designBasic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or DiseaseindividualizationMetabolic SyndromeExercise ConsiderationsSpecial Populations
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Doug Sheppard explains simple tips that studio/gym owners can utilize immediately to improve efficiency in management and operations. Learn about common errors of studio/gym owners and how to avoid them.
Personal trainersOrganization and AdministrationProfessional DevelopmentPersonal TrainersFitness IndustryGym OwnersManagement and Operations
Strength coaches play a pivotal role in the performance of athletes. In this session from the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference, Korrey Hammond explains the importance of diversity and inclusion for athletes at any level, as they are factors that should not be overlooked.
CoachesExercise ScienceOrganization and AdministrationAthletic PerformanceRole of Strength and Conditioning CoachInclusion in AthleticsStrength and Conditioning Coaches
The squat is one of the most essential movements in life and performance. In this Bridge video, Mandy Nice goes over the proper progressions for individuals to successfully and safely perform the squat.
Personal trainersTSAC FacilitatorsCoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designSquat TechniqueSquat ProgressionMandy Nice
The NSCA's 2014 National Conference featured Andy Galpin presenting in the memory of Gary Dudley. Calling up Aristotle and the Socratic method, Galpin discusses today's knowledge needs, stating that we do not necessarily need more information, but instead, we need a way to sift through the existing information.
CoachesOrganization and AdministrationProfessional Developmentstrengthconditioningsocratesaristotle
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Tonya Butler-Collins identifies key sources of funding from alternative sources outside of traditional banks. This session teaches how to partner with non-profit entities for grants and identify missions, visions, and goals in order to align appropriate partners for funding.
TSAC FacilitatorsOrganization and Administrationhow to design a training programCoaching technique
Why are some behaviors so easy to change while others are so excruciatingly difficult? In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Annette Lang explains how to identify specific components that have contributed to success—or lack thereof—in changing behaviors and ultimately, habits.
Personal trainersExercise ScienceProgram designpersonal trainingnsca-cptBehavior Change
Learn about programming tactics you can use for your strength/power athletes who are preparing for the 2018 Olympic Games. Brad DeWeese, coach for several Team USA athletes, shares his first-hand experience preparing athletes for the Olympic Games in this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designStrength and Power Athletes2018 Olympic GamesUSA AthletesProgramming Tactics
In this hands-on lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Personal Training Conference, Nick Tumminello demonstrates his Top 20 mobility and activation exercises and explains why they are in his toolbox. Nick talks about how it is important for trainers to sort through the hundreds of available exercises to better serve their clients.
Personal trainersExercise TechniqueProgram designPersonal TrainerWarm-Up ExercisesMobility Exercises