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From Successful Trainer to Gym Owner—9 Steps to Open Your First Facility: Part 1
June 1, 2017
Just as any decent coach would not have a client perform a heavy deadlift without first conducting a fitness or movement assessment, a potential facility owner should not move forward without assessing the state of their current business. This article explains three steps for conducting an assessment.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development PTQ fitness facility business assessment conducting an audit personal training
Understanding Stress and Training
November 10, 2023
This article seeks to help personal trainers understand the physiological effects of stress and helpful ways they can drive positive changes for their clients through exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Stress Allostatic Load Cortisol Psychosocial Index Homeostasis
Novel Integration of Organic Non-Commissioned Officer Extenders within the Holistic Health and Fitness Lite Program
August 27, 2021
This article assessed the effectiveness of the Holistic Health and Fitness Lite (H2FL) pilot that integrates strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and cognitive performance specialists into conventional units to provide holistic care for soldiers.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation H2F TSAC-F Soldiers Holistic Health Battalions
Conditioning Preparation for Multi-Stage Events – The Example of the Marathon des Sables – Part 1
October 13, 2025Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Mental Health Musculoskeletal Heath Recovery Endurance Training Sport Performance Marathon des Sables (MdS) Training Volume
Using LTAD to Program for a Middle School Athlete and a High School Athlete: Part 1—Generating an Athletic Profile
October 29, 2018
This article applies LTAD principles to guide the process of generating an athletic profile (part 1) and sample program design (part 2) for a middle school athlete and a high school athlete.
Coaches Program design LTAD Youth Athlete Youth Training Guidelines Athletic Development hs-coaching
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 28: Matt Nein
Matthew Nein, Head Sports Performance Coach for Salisbury University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about receiving the NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year award, personal and program values, and mental toughness.
Coaches Professional Development
NSCA Announces New Partnership with the National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association
Colorado Springs, CO – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA). The agreement establishes a mutually beneficial relationship between the two associations that will support each organization’s mission to improve athletic performance and fitness.
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announce 2018 TSAC Awards
Colorado Springs, CO – Strength and conditioning and tactical professionals from across the nation will converge on the NSCA’s TSAC Annual Training April 2-5, 2018 in Norfolk, VA to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts.
The Promotion of Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis
October 31, 2019
With almost one million people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis, this article aims to provide personal trainers with ideas for exercises to meet the needs of these individuals.
Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Multiple Sclerosis Hydrotherapy Exercises Land-Based Exercises
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