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Neural Contributions to Muscle Growth
June 14, 2018by NSCA
Neural adaptations help mediate growth-related processes and the early increase in strength is attributable mainly to improved neural function. Along with neural changes, various aspects of the protein metabolism in the muscle are changing in the early phases of training.
Coaches Exercise Science
Gut Health and its Impact on Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
May 10, 2018by Dawn Weatherwax, RD, CSSD, LD, ATC, CSCS
In this session from the 2015 Personal Trainers Conference, dietitian Dawn Weatherwax explains how the health of the digestive system affects overall health. Learn how gastrointestinal health impacts fat loss and muscle gain, the signs and symptoms of poor gut health, and foods and supplements that have been shown to have a positive impact on gut integrity.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
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
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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Nutrition Professionals
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
All sports nutrition professionals should be able to answer basic nutrition questions. However, athletes with complex nutrition issues should be referred to the appropriate resource as explained in this book excerpt.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
How Low Can You Go—Considerations for Low-Carbohydrate Diets
April 21, 2018by Esther M Bustamante RD,NSCA-CPT and Debra A. Wein, MS, RD,LDN, CSSD, NSCA-CPT
Recent research has developed new ways of approaching macronutrient ratios that challenge the conventional way of thinking. This article takes a look at what is usually recommended for athletes, as well as different lower carbohydrate variations.
Coaches Nutrition
The Role of Nitric Oxide in Tactical Performance
April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
Supplements that claim to boost nitric oxide have not been proven to be all that effective since the actual conversion in the blood cell is rather complicated and requires oxygen, which is usually in short supply during exercise or at high altitude. So how does an athlete boost their nitric oxide production?
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Performance Nutrition Following an Injury—From Personal Experience
February 8, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
As activity levels decrease, and swelling and inflammation set in, maintaining a diet that promotes healing is essential to keeping weight under control and speeding up recovery.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Food-Based versus Synthetic Supplements
May 8, 2018by Kamal Patel, PhD, MPH, MBA
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Kamal Patel discusses the difference between food-based and synthetic supplements, as well as the facts and fallacies surrounding them.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
Whole Food, Plant-Based Diets
June 22, 2018by John McNamara, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, USAW
By following the guidelines of the American Dietetic Association, a vegan or whole food, plant-based diet can be a viable option for athletes as well as non-athletes to maintain health, support athletic performance, and positively impact the environment.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition
Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents
August 6, 2025by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Andres Avesta, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.
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