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Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?
July 11, 2025
This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.
TSAC Facilitators 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 Protein Carbohydrates Tactical Personnel Athletic Performance Supplements Creatine Occupational Performance Nutrition
Considerations for Donating Blood, Platelets, and Plasma
July 1, 2016
If one is a very active individual or a competitive athlete, what are the positives and negatives of donating blood, platelets, and plasma?
Personal trainers Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease NSCA-CPT Plasma Platelets Donating Blood
Kids Must Strength Train – A Call to Action
November 6, 2020
This article discusses the impact and importance of resistance training with kids on their mental and physiological health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Resistance Training Youth Athleticism SAID Principle Motor Development
The Benefits of Exercise for Adolescents with ADHD and Practical Recommendation for the High School Strength and Conditioning Coach
September 29, 2023
This article highlights the benefits of exercise for adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also provides practical recommendations for high school strength and conditioning coaches working with ADHD student-athletes.
Coaches Program design
Sport-Specific Training – A Guide to Exercise Selection
November 24, 2023
This article seeks to help simplify the exercise selection process by providing clarity on how different exercises can aid in enhancing performance and potentially reduce injury risk.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Sport-Specific Exercise Selection Joint Angle Squat
Enhancing Athletic Performance – A Guide to Plyometric Training for High School Athletes
April 22, 2025
This article provides high school strength and conditioning coaches with a comprehensive guide for implementing plyometric training for high school athletes effectively.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Triple extension Neuromuscular coordination Explosive power Speed-strength Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) High school athletes Plyometric training
Caffeine Use in Tactical Athletes
April 2, 2021
The purpose of this article is to discuss caffeine use in tactical populations and provide recommendations for responsible consumption.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Caffeine Coffee Tea Energy Drink Tactical Athlete Dose and Timing
Integrating Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Personal Training Setting
April 15, 2025
This article will demonstrate why personal trainers should consider the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) and BFR technology for appropriate medically-screened clients that provides an objective way to apply pressure, whether that is through manual or automated cuffs.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development BFR capillarization hypertrophy muscle fatigue aerobic exercise resistance training blood flow restriction Multi-joint exercise
Tactical Training and the Menstrual Cycle – From the Field Experience from Naval Special Operations Training
April 8, 2022
This article serves to educate people about the menstrual cycle in the tactical female population. It provides a framework for how to work through the phases of menstruation to increase training response, and thus, overall success in military training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Special Forces Menstrual Cycle Hormones Premenstrual Syndrome
Training for Connective Tissue Adaptations
August 2, 2024
This article takes a closer look at training strength and stiffness in connective tissues.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Connective Tissue Stretch Shortening Cycle Rehabilitation ACL Tendon Ligament Plyometrics
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