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Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations
August 18, 2023
This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.
Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Personal Training Goal Setting Habits
Muscle Activation in Hip Thrust Variations
March 4, 2019
This infographic looks at the percentages of optimal muscle activation in variations of the hip thrust.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Hip Thrust Muscle Activation Hip Flexion Hip Extension infographics
Interventions for a Stable Shoulder Complex—Building a Solid Foundation
October 15, 2018
Learn to perform and demonstrate proper shoulder complex exercise techniques for varied populations. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Jeremy Snyder, DPT, CSCS, examines basic shoulder anatomy and kinesiology including pathomechanics of the shoulder complex and exercise principles associated with a stable shoulder complex.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Shoulder Complex Recovery Shoulder Injury Corrective Exercise
Exercise Considerations for Persons with Metabolic Syndrome
June 28, 2014
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 trainers Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease individualization Metabolic Syndrome Exercise Considerations Special Populations
Creatine and Cognitive Function
September 29, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach explores the potential cognitive benefits of creatine supplementation across diverse populations and conditions. Visit us online to learn more about nutrition and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Supplements Nutrition mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) Brain Bioenergetics Neurological diseases Memory Cognitive Performance
Resistance Training for Older Adults: Position Statement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
October 1, 2019
This infographic summarizes the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) position statement for resistance training for older adults and the benefits, program suggestions, and considerations specific to them.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Older Adults Resistance Training Position Statement
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: What is Too Much?
December 3, 2018
In this session from the 2018 NSCA Coaches Conference, Ben Gleason brings awareness to the circumstances that lead to rhabdomyolysis syndrome, and some of the exercise programming that can cause this condition. Ben offers recommendations for preventing exertional rhabdomyolysis when training athletes at a variety of preparedness levels.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Exercise Conditions Overuse Over-training Muscle Atrophy Rhabdomyolysis
Develop the Basic Movement Patterns before Training for Specificity
June 1, 2017
Instead of tactical athletes initially focusing on training programs that address specific aspects, training programs should emphasize proper movement patterns as a foundation before progressing.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Training for movement patterns exercise program design TSAC
Games to Support Physical Literacy and Long-Term Athletic Development
July 1, 2013
Strength and conditioning coaches who systematically progress specific training variables, including games, can help youth improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design youth training guidelines youth fitness training Youth athletic training
Advanced Individualization: The Overhead Pattern
September 3, 2019
In this 2018 Personal Trainer Conference hands on presentation, Dr. John Rusin demonstrates how he screens and assesses the upper body and shoulder complex, as well as discusses how to program horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling patterns accordingly.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Upper Body Pushing Upper Body Pulling Shoulder Complex Overhead Position Scapula
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