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Evidence-Based Practice in Personal Training – Understanding the Meaningfulness of Research Findings

December 10, 2021

Article Members Only

The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers reading the strength and conditioning research the knowledge necessary to better understand the statistical data commonly reported in research manuscripts.

Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Evidence-Based Research Statistics Effect Size Confidence Interval

Assessing Group-Based Changes in High-Performance Sport. Part 2: Effect Sizes and Embracing Uncertainty through Confidence Intervals

January 28, 2022

Article

The second in a two-part series, this infographic explains effect size, significance, and practical application through confidence intervals.

Coaches Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Infographics Effect Size Research Standardized Mean Difference Correlation Coefficient Odds Ratio

Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations

September 29, 2023

Article

This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.

TSAC Facilitators Program design

The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength

September 15, 2023

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This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.

Personal trainers Nutrition Creatine Carbohydrates Timing Micronutrients

Abstracts

Abstract submissions are open yearly from November to March (exact dates change annually). See the Abstract Submission and Presentation Guidelines for more information (below). Research abstract presentations are an opportunity to present current research findings to researchers and strength and conditioning professionals at the NSCA National Conference.

Trainer Tips: Hypertrophy

May 1, 2017

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Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design hypertrophy infographics

Practical Applications and Future Directions of Electromyography use in Tactical Populations

November 20, 2020

Article

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 EMG Force Output Muscle Activation Load Carriage

Hormonal Response to Muscle Contraction

September 17, 2021

Article

This excerpt from Strength Training describes the hormone response to exercise and their functions within the human body.

Coaches Exercise Science Endocrine System Hormones Muscular Force Production Resistance Exercise IGF Testosterone

Muscle Activation and Strength Training

June 1, 2017

Article

Periodization of training is based on the principle that different loads (e.g., light, moderate, or heavy) or power requirements recruit different types and numbers of motor units. Recruitment order is important from a practical standpoint for several reasons.

Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select strength and conditioning strength training

Muscle Activation and Strength Training

June 1, 2017

Article

Periodization of training is based on the principle that different loads (e.g., light, moderate, or heavy) or power requirements recruit different types and numbers of motor units. Recruitment order is important from a practical standpoint for several reasons.

Coaches Exercise Science strength and conditioning strength training

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