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Whole Food, Plant-Based Diets
June 1, 2017
By following the guidelines of the American Dietetic Association, a vegan or whole food, plant-based diet can be a viable option for athletes as well as non-athletes to maintain health, support athletic performance, and positively impact the environment.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition PTQ vegan whole food diet
Normalizing Fitness Data
May 1, 2017
Field tests have become popular in applied exercise science and sport performance enhancement programs because of their simplicity and ability to generalize results. However, numerous confounding factors may influence the validity of test data from such evaluations.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation sport performance training fitness training fitness tests fitness testing
TSAC Report – July 2020 Research Column
April 9, 2021
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Lower-body Strength Triple Hop Body Composition Soldier Endurance
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 1: Fueling Exercise
April 29, 2019
The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Program design Nutrition Periodization Carbohydrate Loading
Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Intensity Based Training Strength Coaches Power Lifting Fatigue repetitions in reserve (RIR) relative intensity (RI) repetition maximum (RM) velocity-based training (VBT)
Boots on the Ground: What Have We Learned? A Retrospect on the Past 10 Years Working as a TSAC-F
October 15, 2018
The tactical strength and conditioning field is evolving each year. Because of the experience of those in the field, as well as the growing body of research, we are gaining a better understanding of what it actually means to work within the tactical field.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration Professional Development TSAC TSAC-F Tactical Athlete Strength and Conditioning
Exercise Technique—A Simple Approach to Teaching the Power Clean in a Group Environment
June 1, 2017
There are numerous complexities involved in teaching the Olympic-style lifts. This article explains one way to teach the power clean progression and some coaching cues that can be used to teach sport or tactical athletes in a group setting.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Olympic lifts how to teach the Olympic lifts strength training weightlifting
Essentials of Training Special Populations
Get NSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations — a trusted resource for students, personal trainers, exercise science professionals, and CSPS® exam prep.
Redefining the Strategy for Chronic Low Back Pain
November 8, 2019
This article explores the possible causes of low back pain, as well as three potential strategies that a personal trainer may use to work with someone dealing with low back pain.
Personal trainers Program design Low Back Pain Dysfunctional Patterns Core Strength
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
December 29, 2023
This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.
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