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Creatine
January 9, 2021by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
This excerpt will briefly discuss the importance of exercise, dosage of the supplement, efficacy, body mass changes, and adverse effects of creatine.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition
Practical Applications and Future Directions of Electromyography use in Tactical Populations
November 23, 2020by Katherine Balfany, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article reviews electromyography (EMG) procedures as well as provides examples of how EMG data analysis has been used in tactical populations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation
Independent Contractor Versus Employee—Are You Reporting Accordingly?
April 11, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Little information is available for personal trainers in regards to differentiating the requirements and responsibilities of working as an employee or an independent contractor. Personal trainers and gym owners would benefit from understanding professional guidelines, details, and general knowledge of these two options.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019by Michael T. Nelson, PhD, CSCS,*D
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition
Effects and Implementation of Exercise during Pregnancy
April 17, 2021by Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Connor Collum, Brianna Simmons, Jazmine Woods, Jordan Adcock, Stephanie Gibson, and Gina Hogan
This article will briefly discuss physiological and psychological adaptations, as well as review general guidelines for beginning aerobic and resistance training exercise during pregnancy.
Personal trainers Program design
Tactical Fitness Research, 2019
February 22, 2020by Guy Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article briefly explores some current research that has important implications for improving the readiness and lethality of military personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
A Framework for Annual Planning and Programming for Division II Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Distance Runners
March 2, 2026by Mike Waller, PhD, USAW-2, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
This NSCA Coach article examines strength and conditioning strategies for collegiate distance runners to build performance for outdoor competition. Visit NSCA online to read about sport science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Sport Performance and Body Composition
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
All fitness components depend on body composition to some extent, and the demands of many sports require that athletes maintain standard levels of body composition.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
Core Exercises for Ice Hockey
May 22, 2018by Developing the Core
Focusing on developing the core muscles in a strength and conditioning program for ice hockey players can improve performance of movements on the ice.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
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