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Training for Upper Body Power in Protective Security Personnel – A Tactical Athlete Approach

January 31, 2024by Marc Tangeman, MS, CSCS, RSCC, Andrew Shim, EDD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC

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This article discusses the importance of upper body power training for protective security personnel and its potential for an occupational performance marker.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation

Tactical Fitness Research, 2016

April 24, 2018by Guy D. Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 63rd Annual Meeting was held in Boston, MA, May 31 – June 4, 2016. The number of TSAC presentations continued to increase, compared to the last few years, when the Federal Government sequester severely affected attendance.

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Tactical Fitness Research 2018

May 13, 2019by Guy Leahy, MED, CSCS,*D

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Guy Leahy writes a review of the research relating to the tactical population from presentations and research from the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science

A Coach and Trainer’s Challenge – Individual Variables in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

March 11, 2019by Charlie Hoolihan, CSCS

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There are many factors, both personal and environmental, that play a role in the success of a training and diet program for an individual client. This article looks at the factors to be aware of and some solutions to finding the best fit program for an individual client.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Client Consultation|Assessment

The Development of Strength and Conditioning within Domestic Cricket in Pakistan—A Personal Perspective

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This is my story of how a strength and conditioning coach influenced not only one of Pakistan’s up and coming cricket team’s approach to fitness and lifestyle, but also that of the wider community.

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Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 2—Holistic Measurement and Monitoring: Theory, Principles, and Application

July 11, 2022by Colin Tomes, CSCS, TSAC-F, Ben Schram, TSAC-F, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D

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Part 2 of this series on allostatic load theory will focus on how monitoring personnel holistically can contribute to a well-rounded health and performance model supporting the tactical athletes.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation

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Muscle Mass Preservation in Middle-Aged Women – Strategies for Personal Trainers

July 2, 2025by Amanda Poulin, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, NSCA-CPT, and Bridget Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

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This article in PTQ 11.4 shares the latest fitness news to provide personal trainers with strategies for perimenopausal clients. Visit NSCA online to read articles on exercise science and fitness.

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Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations

September 29, 2023by David Brelinski III, TSAC-F

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This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.

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