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Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition

October 30, 2020

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This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.

Personal trainers Nutrition Supplements Resistance Training Statins Beta Blockers ACE Inhibitors Blood Sugar Medications NSAIDS Acid Blockers

Improving Functional Activities of Daily Living in Senior Populations

June 6, 2025

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This article in PTQ 11.4 shares content on exercise programs for seniors. Visit NSCA online to read articles on fitness news, personal training and more.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Dexterity Fitness Program ADLs Vitality Sarcopenia Mobility Seniors

Home Training Methods: Improving Strength, Power and Hypertrophy Performance Attributes with Limited Equipment

May 28, 2021

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This article, tailored to individuals who do not have access to traditional equipment, will explore the exercise methods that less-impacted populations utilize during the shutdowns, and examine how those training effects can benefit strength-, power-, and hypertrophy-minded athletes.

Personal trainers Program design Aerobic Training High-Intensity Interval Training Lighter-Load Training Mind/Body Training

Creatine Supplementation – A Method to Support Brain Health and Cognitive Function in the Tactical Profession

December 23, 2022

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This article discusses the possible benefits of creatine supplementation for tactical athletes and their cognitive function.

TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Creatine Traumatic Brain Injury Cognitive Function

Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations

August 18, 2023

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This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.

Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Personal Training Goal Setting Habits

Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide

May 30, 2025

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The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Nutritional Therapy Photobiomodulation (PBM) Cellular Mechanism Wellness Programs Nutritionist Weight Loss Resistance Training Red Light Therapy

Time-Efficient Training Approach as a Solution to Sedentary Occupational Health Risks

November 4, 2022

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This article highlights some of the benefits, components, and training methods involved with time-efficient training.

Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Time-Efficient Training Complex Circuit

Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test

February 24, 2023

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This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Army Army Combat Fitness Test Soldiers Fitness

Integrating Anaerobic Speed Reserve, Intermittent Fitness Test, and Maximum Aerobic Speed Tests for Comprehensive Fitness Evaluation in Soccer

November 17, 2023

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This article aims to explain why integrating multiple tests such as Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR), Intermittent Fitness Test (IFT), and Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) can provide a comprehensive evaluation of soccer players’ fitness levels and help to design effective training programs tailored to their individual needs.

Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Soccer Fitness Intermittent Fitness Test Speed

Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 3 – Conditioning Training

September 11, 2020

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This is the third and final article of a series on strength training practices for rowing and will focus on the energy systems development of rowing athletes.

Coaches Program design Rowing Energy Systems Development Heart Rate Breathing Strategies

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