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The Role of Nitric Oxide in Tactical Performance
April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
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
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
December 19, 2021by NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition explains branched-chain amino acids
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019by Michael T. Nelson, PhD, CSCS,*D
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Milk – A Multi-Faceted Food
December 4, 2019by Kelsey Thornton, Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Joseph Allen, CSCS
This article discusses the macronutrients and micronutrients that are in milk and provides information to help athletes better comprehend the benefits of consuming milk as part of their nutritional intake.
Coaches Nutrition
Let’s Play Jeopardy with Nutritional Supplements
January 8, 2019by Josh Keller, CSCS, Zachary Gillen, CSCS, and Travis Byrd
In this 2018 National Conference video, Josh Keller, Zach Gillen, and Travis Byrd play jeopardy with some of the hot topics in supplements and nutrition.
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High Protein Intake: Body Composition, Microbiome, and Genetic Influences
February 4, 2020by Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
In this nutrition discussion from CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Jose Antonio, identifies what a “high” intake of protein is for athlete; the risks, if any, for high protein intakes; the effects of high protein intakes on body composition; and the genes that may influence body composition.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
Third-Party Review of Supplements
November 23, 2021by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
This excerpt from NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning explains the importance of third-party certifications on supplements in the tactical population.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
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October 4, 2018by Michael Nelson, PhD, CSCS
5 Myths About Dietary Protein for Body Composition and Performance
Personal trainers
Food-Based versus Synthetic Supplements
May 8, 2018by Kamal Patel, PhD, MPH, MBA
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Kamal Patel discusses the difference between food-based and synthetic supplements, as well as the facts and fallacies surrounding them.
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