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To “Cardio” or Not to “Cardio?” That Is the Question: A Brief Review of Concurrent Training
September 2, 2026by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Michelle Eisenman, MS, Olivia Pellish, Vishwa Parikh, MS, and Maricella Maldonado
This PTQ article reviews scientific literature on concurrent training and examines whether combining aerobic and resistance exercise has meaningful impacts on performance. Visit the NSCA online to read more about personal training.
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Time-Efficient Training Approach as a Solution to Sedentary Occupational Health Risks
December 17, 2022by Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Marc Tangeman, CSCS
This article highlights some of the benefits, components, and training methods involved with time-efficient training.
Personal trainers Program design
Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Law Enforcement Personnel – Measurement and Practical Applications
May 19, 2026by Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
This article discusses motivation, self-efficacy, and barriers to exercise specific to law enforcement officers. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical performance and occupational fitness.
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Six Essentials to Safe Participation
May 23, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Hydration, footwear, and exercise frequency are only a few of the essentials to safe participation in cardiovascular activity. Make sure to include all six essentials in your program to ensure safe participation.
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Using LTAD to Program for a Middle School Athlete and a High School Athlete: Part 2 – Creating a Developmentally-Appropriate Strength and Conditioning Program
January 28, 2019by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS, *D
This second article of a two-part series continues the discussion of long-term athletic development (LTAD). This article provides practical application of the LTAD principles by examining two sample programs.
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Exercise Physiology 101 – What Every Personal Trainer Should Know
December 8, 2019by John Acquaviva and Michael Maina, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to help both personal trainers and clients with seven main concepts within exercise physiology that will improve training effectiveness and assist in explaining the body’s response to exercise.
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Are the Seated Leg Extension, Leg Curl, and Adduction Machine Exercises Non-Functional or Risky?
June 20, 2018by Andrew Vigotsky, NSCA-CPT and Nick Tumminello NSCA-CPT
This article highlights the scientific evidence on exercises like the seated leg extension, leg curl, and adduction machines to highlight their potential benefits on enhanced performance and potentially reducing injury risk.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Safety
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
August 29, 2023by Nicholas Rolnick, DPT, CSCS and Jacob Templar
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
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Purposes of Assessment
May 18, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
The purposes of assessment are to gather baseline data and to provide a basis for developing goals and effective exercise programs. Gathering and evaluating the various pieces of information give the personal trainer a broader perspective of the client. The process and the data collected assist the trainer in identifying potential areas of injury and reasonable starting points for recommended intensities and volumes of exercise based on the goals and fitness outcomes.
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