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Nutrient Needs during Deployment and Shift Work
August 20, 2021
This excerpt explains the importance of optimal nutritional strategies in conjunction with good sleep hygiene and how that can help mitigate damaging effects of deployment and shift work on performance.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Nutrition Deployment Shift Work Sleep Hygiene
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 1: Fueling Exercise
April 29, 2019
The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Program design Nutrition Periodization Carbohydrate Loading
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019
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 Protein Nutrition for Athletes Protein Amounts Strength Training
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
Nutritional Strategies to Speed up Recovery from Soft Tissue Injuries
October 1, 2017
Nutrition plays an important role in the injury prevention and treatment of tactical professionals. Nutritional goals for healthy connective tissue are twofold: increase collagen content in connective tissues susceptible to injury and prevent a decline in collagen content to help mitigate injury and facilitate recovery.
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What is in Your Smoothie?
September 1, 2015
Not all smoothies are made the same, and due to the nature of process (i.e., mixing of ingredients), oftentimes the nutritional information provided may not be exactly reflected
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition muscle building smoothie chromium dietary supplement fat burning smoothie protein smoothie whey protein
A Personal Trainer’s Guide to the Aspiring Bodybuilder
March 8, 2024
This article will discuss the balance between what an aspiring bodybuilder may expect from a personal trainer, what a personal trainer is able to provide, and how a personal trainer can be a valuable asset towards the aspiring bodybuilder’s development.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Body Building Protein Personal Trainer Physique Hormones
Strength Training
July 24, 2020
This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Carbohydrates Resistance Training Glycogen Insulin
Muscle Growth
June 19, 2020
This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Hypertrophy Hyperplasia Muscle Size Resistance Training Dietary Patterns
Improving Recovery for Tactical Athletes
September 16, 2019
The purpose of this article is to help provide recommendations of overall recovery modalities for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design Recovery Tactical Athletes Nutrition Sleep
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