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Fulcrum, Lever, Sport – A Biomechanical Approach to Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement
September 4, 2026
This article explores biomechanics through the lens of a fulcrum and lever system, providing personal trainers with strategies to reduce injury risk and improve performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about personal training and program strategies for fitness.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 26: Kevin Cronin
Kevin Cronin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his career path, sources of quality information on social media, and the realities of working at a college that has both Division I and Division III sports.
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Tests Based on Work Demands and Training Status
June 1, 2017
Fitness testing uses a battery of protocols recognized by the scientific community as both reliable and valid, and it measures important fitness constructs such as aerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, agility, flexibility, and balance.
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Why Coaches Need to Know About Wellness
January 11, 2017
Youth practitioners need to be aware of the competing demands on young athletes’ lives in order to help them effectively balance these demands. Wellness provides a reference point that can be used to better understand the competing demands placed on youngsters by identifying the six dimensions of wellness.
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Windows of Optimal Trainability
April 1, 2016
The “five Ss” of trainability and performance are critical periods of development that all youth strength and conditioning coaches should consider when creating a training program. Coaches should take advantage of each window to maximize a youth athlete’s potential and help ensure a long athletic career.
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Basketball Strength Training Abroad—from Personal Experience
January 1, 2015
Traveling overseas to administer a strength and conditioning program can be an immensely beneficial experience for both the coach and the athlete. It can help build a strong rapport, which can ultimately build more trust and adherence to the training program.
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How the Member Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line
October 1, 2014
At the end of the day, remember one thing: it is all about the member/client experience. Provide your clients with the best member experience and they will stay and continue to pay.
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Selecting a Specialty—What Will You be Known for?
July 1, 2014
This article examines potential reasons why the “specialist” personal trainer may be able to thrive over the “one-stop shop” personal trainer.
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Developing the Knowledge Base for the Certified Personal Trainer
January 1, 2015
With each experience of training a new client comes an opportunity to research, consult, and learn something new. The career-driven personal trainer will learn from their mistakes, build on their successes, and utilize their knowledge base with each new client they encounter.
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Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle
April 1, 2015
Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.
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