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Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 1 – Allostatic Load Theory: Principles for the Tactical Professional at Home and on the Job
February 4, 2022
This article defines and reviews the allostatic load theory in tactical personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Allostatic Load Theory Tactical Stress TSAC-F
Tactical Fitness Research, 2016
June 1, 2016
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.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Client Consultation|Assessment tactical fitness
Feasibility and Difficulties of Conducting Research on Professional Firefighters
April 23, 2021
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Firefighters Research Academy Training Programs
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management
November 19, 2025
This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Immune Function Hormones Strength and Conditioning Athletic Performance Bone Density Low Energy Availability (LEA) Mental Health
Fish Oil Supplementation and Age-Related Decrements in Muscle Mass and Function
March 1, 2013
Emerging evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may play a beneficial role in preservation of, and increases in, skeletal muscle mass. This is of particular relevance to the elderly who display age-related declines in muscle mass and function.
Personal trainers Nutrition sports nutrition omega-3 fatty acids
TSAC Report – April 2019 Research Column
October 31, 2019
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Respiratory Response Personal Protective Equipment Musculoskeletal Injuries Metabolism Firefighters OPAT Police Officers Air Force Special Tactics Operators
A Training Approach for the United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test for Officer Candidate School Candidates
September 2, 2026
This article explores strength training and conditioning programs designed to improve Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores, strength, endurance, power, and combat readiness. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical athletes and strength.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Strength Development Combat Readiness Training Volume Resistance Training Program Endurance Training Lower Body Power Upper Body Strength Training Officer Candidate School (OCS)
Beyond the Pool – Improving Swimming Performance with Dryland Training
July 29, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach shares a research-driven framework for dryland training in competitive swimming. Visit us online to learn more on sport performance and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Competitive Swimming Power Exercises Balance Training Core Strength Rotational Strength Proprioceptive Training Dynamic Mobility Exercises Swimming Performance Dryland Training
Optimizing Athletic Performance – The Role of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in NCAA Strength and Conditioning
June 3, 2025
This article will explore the wide-ranging benefits of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM), specifically in the context of NCAA athletes, and how it has the potential to become a vital tool.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Photobiomodulation (PBM) NCAA Athlete Mitochondrial activity delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) endurance muscular recovery RILT
Overtraining Among Endurance Athletes – Factors and Recommendations for Prevention
June 10, 2026
This article discusses overtraining risk factors in endurance athletes and provides strategies for optimizing effective programming. Visit NSCA online to learn more about athletic performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Physical Preparedness Recovery Physiological Stress Training Volume Periodization Aerobic Training Injury Mitigation Athletic Performance
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