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NSCA-CPT® Exam Description
To become an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer®, candidates must sit for an exam that will test their knowledge of Client Consultation/Fitness Assessment, Program Planning, Exercise Techniques, and Safety/Emergency Issues. Exams are hosted in testing centers around the world. Read on to learn more about how the NSCA-CPT® exam is structured.
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 1, 2017
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaches Nutrition alcohol sports nutrition dietary recommendations strength and conditioning NSCA Coach
TSAC Report – Military Column – January 2024
June 7, 2024
The purpose of this article is to explore physical training interventions and their impact on military combat-centric roles for female soldiers.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation Military Job Task Load Carriage Endurance
Varying Tempo for Hypertrophy
June 1, 2017
Due to the principle of specificity, training should be tailored to the goal of the lifter in terms of the prioritization of strength, hypertrophy, health, and functional outcomes. If the goal is muscular hypertrophy, it may be beneficial to vary the repetition range, and to utilize a variety of loads and loading strategies in the pursuit of maximizing hypertrophy.
Personal trainers Exercise Science hypertrophy building muscle strength training weight training
A Closer Look at the 10 Pillars of LTAD: The Practitioner’s Pillars of LTAD for Strength and Conditioning Professionals – Part 2
February 11, 2022
As the second of a three part series, this article will focus on the Practitioner Pillars of LTAD, including relevant monitoring and assessment tools, as well as systematical progressions and individualized training programs for successful long-term physical development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Professional Development LTAD Load Monitoring Movement Competency Puberty RPE hs-coaching
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Workout Recovery Functional Fitness Balance Exercises Injury Prevention Vitality Sarcopenia Aging Exercisers
The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength
September 15, 2023
This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.
Personal trainers Nutrition Creatine Carbohydrates Timing Micronutrients
How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness
May 26, 2023
This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.
Personal trainers Program design Rest Intervals Autoregulation Circuit Training Super Set
Implementing Strength Training to Improve Ruck March Capacity
April 17, 2020
This article describes the various strength training processes that can be implemented to build a soldier’s ruck march capacity.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Ruck March Progressive Overload Load-Carriage Soldiers Strength Training
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