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The Deadlift and Its Application to Overall Performance
April 1, 2014
This article provides a few key tips on how to perform the deadlift more efficiently and safely. Some helpful coaching cues—such as keeping the head slightly up, activating the lats, and pushing the knees out—can assist a tactical athlete in executing the deadlift while increasing strength over time.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design tactical strength and conditioning TSAC-F coaching cues how to deadlift deadlift
The Impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on a Female Athlete’s Performance and Overall Health
March 11, 2022
This article serves to educate strength and conditioning coaches on the influence exercise can have on the various hormonal pathways that are impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including insulin resistance, cortisol, testosterone, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing hormones.
Coaches Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Hormones Insulin Resistance Cortisol Testosterone
Resistance Training Adaptations: Skeletal Changes
June 1, 2017
Bone tissue is “alive” and is a dynamic tissue that can respond to resistance training. In addition to the obvious effects of resistance training on muscle mass and strength, resistance training may lead to decreased risk for osteoporosis, fractures, and falls in later life.
Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select resistance training adaptations
Lactate—A Multi-Faceted Metabolite
October 25, 2019
This article discusses lactate testing as a cost-effective alternative way to create advanced exercise prescriptions, as well as opening the possibility of being a new biomarker of metabolic health for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Lactate Biomarker Metabolic Health Anaerobic Glycolysis
Mindset and Nutrition – How Different Emotional States Affect the Way People Interact with and Make Food Choices
March 27, 2020
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leading mindset, behavioral, and psychological factors controlling food intake, as well as, educate professionals on how to assist with developing healthier nutrition practices.
Personal trainers Nutrition Stress Anxiety Depression Mindset Influence Nutrition
Sedentariness, Deconditioning, and Practical Considerations for Personal Trainers
January 28, 2019
This article summarizes current populations and descriptions of sedentariness and deconditioning, and offers practical considerations for personal trainers working with these behaviors.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Deconditioning Sedentary Clients Sedentariness Client Behaviors
Role of the Certified Exercise Professional within the Healthcare Continuum
September 5, 2025
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.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Healthcare Providers Rehabilitation Disease Prevention Scope of Practice Healthcare Continuum Physical Health Multidisciplinary
Age and Sex Considerations: Practical Application
December 15, 2023
This article from Developing Agility briefly discusses the importance of age-appropriate speed and agility drills.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Adolescent LTAD Speed Agility
Body Composition in Football Players
March 25, 2019
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 Body Composition BMI Body Fat Football
Fat Loss Nutrition—Why and How to Minimize High-Reward Foods
October 11, 2019
This article provides practical guidelines for limiting high-reward foods and demonstrates why minimizing high-reward foods is a simple and well-supported strategy for long-term adherence to a nutritional approach that emphasizes high-quality, nutrient-dense, lower calorie foods.
Personal trainers Nutrition High-Reward Foods Nutrient-Dense Food Quality Food Quantity Calorie Dense
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