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The Intensity of Hockey Games in the NHL: Speeds and Distances Covered in Experienced NHL Players
January 26, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic presents data of the speeds and distances that experienced National Hockey League (NHL) players traveled over the course of 11 seasons.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Nutritional Supplementation to Increase Muscle Mass
July 26, 2018by Trent J. Herda, PhD
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Trent Herda talks about using supplementation to build muscle mass. He discusses protein, the impact of resistance training, what data is currently available, and introduces some newer supplements.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
Intro to Force Plates and Performance Testing Software
This course is an introduction to force plates and performance testing. This course covers the basics of setup and calibration of force plates, and then walks through several fundamental performance tests including squat jumps, countermovement jumps, drop jumps and loaded jumps. Two versions of the isometric mid-thigh pull as well as an isometric squat are also covered in the course. Real-time data collection from the software is also shown as the athletes are performing the tests. A module on data analysis rounds out the course, which includes five metrics collected from the force plate, as well as calculations from this data, including relative strength index - modified, and dynamic strength index.
The Safest and Riskiest Forms of Resistance Training
April 29, 2026by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT
This PTQ article reviews the research comparing injury rates across major resistance training styles and ranks them from the safest to the riskiest and provides practical recommendations to improve training safety. Visit NSCA online to learn more about bodybuilding and strength training strategies.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Considerations for Physiological Monitoring of Tactical Personnel
April 23, 2018by Ben Hinton, MS, CSCS
Collecting data can be trial and error, but by building a solid foundation prior to data collection and putting the appropriate people and procedures in place, the tactical facilitator can minimize errors while optimizing effort, money, and time.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Developing the Knowledge Base for the Certified Personal Trainer
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
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.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Thurs1400Curtis
May 17, 2018by Ryan Curtis, MS, ATC, CSCS
Integrating Wearable Technology and Analytics to Maximize Performance
Coaches
Thurs1400Curtis
May 17, 2018by Ryan Curtis, MS, ATC, CSCS
Integrating Wearable Technology and Analytics to Maximize Performance
Coaches
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