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Considering the Mental Health of Athletes
February 19, 2021
The purpose of this article is to explore some phrases that strength and conditioning coaches may hear or behaviors they may witness, and provide some direction to identify which allied healthcare and performance professionals may need to get involved to best help the strength and conditioning coach and athlete elevate their performance.
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The Development of Strength and Conditioning within Domestic Cricket in Pakistan—A Personal Perspective
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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Concurrent Cognitive and Physical Fitness Training – Part Two
March 29, 2024
This article builds upon a previous article on the potential benefits personal trainers can offer clients by combining both cognitive and physical training.
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Special Interest Groups
Make the most of your membership by engaging with others through one or more Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
February 24, 2023
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
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Soldier Musculoskeletal Injuries, Risk Factors, and Recommendations
August 5, 2019
Soldiers must be physically prepared to meet a broad range of challenges. This article is designed to help identify risks and discuss recommended strategies to implement in order to minimize those injury risks at the company, commander, and soldier level.
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Hospitality in Fitness – Part II – Personal Training
October 20, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article shares hospitalitydriven approaches to help personal trainers build connections with clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness, hospitality, and health news.
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Hospitality in Fitness – Part III – Hospitality in Management and Ownership
November 27, 2025
Discover how hospitality-focused ownership and management can create a gym that attracts and retains members for long-term success. Visit NSCA online to read more on professional development, the fitness industry, and health.
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Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 3 – Conditioning Training
September 11, 2020
This is the third and final article of a series on strength training practices for rowing and will focus on the energy systems development of rowing athletes.
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The Tribe Mindset – Developing a Meaningful Team Culture
The purpose of this article is to highlight some practical methods to develop a collectivist mindset that is unified around core team values. This article also covers how to translate those theoretical constructs into actionable development of a meaningful team culture.
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