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On-Duty Strength and Conditioning Programming Considerations for Police Officers

October 25, 2024by Brandon Holder, CSCS, RSCC and Merrick Lincoln, DPT, PT, CSCS

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The purpose of this article is to review the physiological determinants of police work, provide the strength and conditioning professional with an overview of comm on constraints associated with training police officers, discuss the role of autoregulated training, and provide programming recommendations for training police officers around their patrol shifts.

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The Future of Personal Training: Where is the Industry Headed?

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In this article, renowned fitness expert Brandi Binkley provides an overview of the personal training industry; including where it was, where it is, and where it is going.

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Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents

August 6, 2025by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Andres Avesta, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN

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This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.

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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 9: Lacey Jahn

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Hear from Lacey Jahn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Marine Corps East School of Infantry. Jahn shares her unusual path into strength and conditioning with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including stops in curriculum development and working as a lifeguard. Learn more about tactical strength and conditioning jobs, athletic qualities as they relate tactical performance in the military, and the how to approach attending strength and conditioning education events as a young coach. You can reach out to Lacey on Instagram: @laceylyrla | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

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Hierarchical Structure of Periodization Cycles

August 24, 2018by Developing Power

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The periodization of training is facilitated by a hierarchical structure that allows for several distinct interrelated levels that can be used in the planning process. Each level of the periodization process should be based on the training goals established for the athlete or team.

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Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection

December 22, 2023by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT

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This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.

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Sequencing and Integrating Training

December 5, 2020by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

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This article breaks down periodization into sequencing and integrating training factors to optimize training outcomes.

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Monitoring Training Load in American Football

February 4, 2019by Andrew Murray, CSCS

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Monitoring training load is essential for determining if athletes are adapting positively or negatively to their training program. This article goes over the various measurement metrics and includes recommendations to monitor training load for football athletes.

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Matt King - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 14

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Hear from University of Connecticut (UCONN) Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, Matt King, as he reflects on milestones and mentors along his decade-plus coaching journey with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon. King discusses how his early exposure to strength and conditioning as a high school athlete informs the training-age and level-based training approach of UCONN’s football team. Episode highlights include a look into UCONN’s highly collaborative sports performance department, tips for navigating marriage and children in a career with long-hours, and discussion about the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Transfer Portal. Connect with Matt on Instagram: @coach_mking, Twitter: @Coach_MKing, or by email: matthew.2.king@uconn.edu| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

Strength Training for Mental Resilience – How Resistance Training Benefits Mental Health

September 18, 2025by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D

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This Personal Training Quarterly article explores the science behind strength training’s effects on mental health and strategies for integrating wellness programming. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.

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