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Agility and Quickness Test: Box Step-Off Landing Assessment
May 21, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
This book excerpt explains how to perform the box step-off landing assessment, which is used to determine an athlete’s readiness before beginning a program in agility and quickness.
Coaches Exercise Technique Testing and Evaluation
Population-Specific TSAC Research Column
January 30, 2024by Kathryn Bell, MS, CSCS, and Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of the following article is to discuss current interventions surrounding prevention of musculoskeletal injury and improved physical fitness across military, fire, and police populations.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
Military Research Column – April 2026
May 22, 2026by Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC research column explores how operational exposure and experience shape stress responses in military personnel. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical performance and exercise research.
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Benefits of Flexibility Training
May 18, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
Flexibility training is important because of the role that flexibility plays in improving movement performance and reducing the opportunity for injury. Learn more about the role of flexibility training in this exclusive excerpt from the book NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, published by Human Kinetics.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Effective Functional Exercise Programming for the Older Fitness Client After a Total Knee Replacement
April 6, 2018by Keith Chittenden, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article examines the effects that are commonly experienced by people who have undergone knee replacement surgery as well as the exercises that can help them regain functionality.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
October 30, 2020by Igor Klibanov
This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Movement Analysis and Biomechanics for Endurance Sports
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
Endurance sports are typically not thought of as highly technical endeavors, but proper movement during training and competition for endurance sports can affect both performance and health.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Adaptations of Cartilage to Anaerobic Training
December 20, 2019by NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This article summarizes the adaptations of cartilage via anaerobic training.
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Practical Program Considerations when Designing a Training Program for Firefighters
November 28, 2021by Matthew Sokoloski, CSCS, TSAC-F, Chris Irvine, CSCS, Ryan Gordon, CSCS, Isaac Rowland, CSCS, and Dr Brandon Rhett Rigby, PhD, CSPS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to identify considerations that are to be taken into account when designing and implementing an annual training program for firefighters, as well as to discuss strategies for implementation.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Anaerobic and Muscle Endurance Development
May 23, 2018by Developing Endurance
This article provides essential guidelines for athletes beginning a strength and conditioning program that ensures safety and productivity of the training sessions.
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