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Bridging the Gap between Personal Training and Physical Therapy
April 22, 2019
The purpose of this article is to define the roles of personal trainers and physical therapists and to learn how their combined expertise can influence long-term physical health improvements for their clients.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Physical Therapy Client Assessment Client Needs
Nutrient Timing Revisited
July 28, 2014
In this video from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Brad Schoenfeld and Alan Aragon discuss the evidence behind nutrient timing and exercise, focusing specifically on protein, amino acids and carbohydrate.
Coaches Nutrition Program design Nutrient Timing Protein Carbohydrates Nutrition for Exercise
Boyd Epley - Lifetime Achievement
The Boyd Epley Award honors individuals who exhibit historical impact, achievements, and dedication to the NSCA over the course of their career. The Board of Directors carefully deliberates to select the recipient of the Boyd Epley Award, as it is the most prestigious award a Member of the NSCA can receive.
Professional Development Groups
Grow as a professional and connect with peers by engaging in one or more NSCA Professional Development Groups. Discover resources, share your knowledge and get your questions answered. To join, please visit each group’s corresponding Facebook group and request to join. You may also update your preferences on your Account page.
Resistance Training Frequency: How Often Should you Train to Maximize Strength and Hypertrophy?
May 27, 2019
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference, Brad Schoenfeld talks about integrating science into training programs to optimize an individual’s genetic potential to see the best results from training.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Strength Training Hypertrophy Muscle Building
Hypertrophy Loading Zones: How Incorporating Light Weights can Translate into Greater Gains
October 31, 2014
Lighter weights can translate to bigger muscles, Brad Schoenfeld says in this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Personal Trainer Conference. Brad presents one of his latest studies, which looks at hypertrophy in trained subjects.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design personal training Hypertrophy Loading Zones Training Volume Hypertrophy Training
Exercise Considerations for Persons with Metabolic Syndrome
June 28, 2014
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Peter Ronai examines methodologies for personal trainers who work with clients possessing metabolic syndrome and co-morbid medical conditions. Peter provides trainers with helpful resources and recommendations as they work with this special population.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease individualization Metabolic Syndrome Exercise Considerations Special Populations
2022 Award Winners
Congratulations to the NSCA's 2022 winners! This page is updated as new award winners are named throughout the year.
Training Considerations for Rowing Athletes
October 1, 2014
This article looks at the four phases of the rowing stroke: the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. A sample resistance training program that addresses all four phases is included.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design rowing strength training weight training Training for rowing
Personal Training for the Recreational Downhill Skier
January 1, 2014
This article looks at the movement patterns of downhill skiing and suggests strength and conditioning exercises for the recreational downhill skier.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Downhill skiing personal training skiing Training for Skiing Skiing
