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The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength

September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN

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This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.

Personal trainers Nutrition

Periodized Nutrition and Metabolic Flexibility for Special Operators

April 24, 2018by Craig Weller

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The extent to which a special operator’s training schedule can be planned in advance is often limited due to their unpredictable operational demands. However, there may be opportunities to plan for specific training during certain periods.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition

Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide

May 30, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Jung-Il Oh, PhD, Sofia Alvarado-Valdez, Brianna Villarreal, Edgar De La Cruz, Daniela Barrera, and Nicole Trevino

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The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design

Hormonal Response to Muscle Contraction

September 19, 2021by Strength Training

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This excerpt from Strength Training describes the hormone response to exercise and their functions within the human body.

Coaches Exercise Science

Creatine Supplementation for Athletes

November 15, 2019by Pratik Patel, CSCS

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The purpose of this article is to discuss creatine supplementation for athletes by addressing supplementation for athletic performance, recovery, cognition, brain function, safety, contraindications, and other special considerations.

Coaches Nutrition

Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Structural Firefighters

May 26, 2026by Marc Clifford, MS, TSAC-F, Darryn Willoughby, PhD, CSCS, FACSM, FACN, FISSN, FASEP, and Craig Hermans, DHSc, TSAC-F, USAW2

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This article examines the causes of cardiovascular risk among firefighters and suggests potential interventions to support long-term health. Visit NSCA online to learn more about firefighter fitness and tactical performance.

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Role of the Certified Exercise Professional within the Healthcare Continuum

September 5, 2025by Dalan Zydel, MS, CSPS, and Mark Young, MS, TSAC-F

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Personal Trainer Quarterly |Fitness News | Professional Development This Personal Trainers Quarterly article discusses the role of exercise professionals in the healthcare continuum through disease prevention, rehabilitation, and overall health promotion. Visit us online to learn more about fitness news and professional development.

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Body Composition in Football Players

March 25, 2019by Tyler Bosch

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Body composition is an important physical characteristic to consider for football players and their performance. Tyler Bosch goes over the various methods of measuring body composition, what the numbers really mean, and how they can be used to develop a player's training.

Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation

Anaerobic Training and Electromyography Studies

November 26, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition

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This Kinetic Select excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition describes the results from electromyography (EMG) studies on the neural adaptations to anaerobic training.

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The Role of Nitric Oxide in Tactical Performance

April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS

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Supplements that claim to boost nitric oxide have not been proven to be all that effective since the actual conversion in the blood cell is rather complicated and requires oxygen, which is usually in short supply during exercise or at high altitude. So how does an athlete boost their nitric oxide production?

TSAC Facilitators Nutrition

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