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Standardizing the Use of Series Elastic Bands in Acceleration Training – Practical Strategies for the Coach
November 19, 2025
This NSCA Coach article provides a proposes a framework for standardizing SEB resistance training based on principles of kinetic and potential energy. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Force–Velocity Profile Series Elastic Bands (SEBs) Resisted Sprinting Sprint Mechanics Progressive Resistance Acceleration Training Potential Energy
Incorporating Training Load Monitoring into Fitness Programming: A Review of Practical Tools for Fitness Providers
October 8, 2018
In recent years, performance and prevention strategies have grown to include monitoring training load (TL) to understand fatigue and the potential effects of fatigue on training adaptation and performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Training Load Monitoring Heart Rate Monitoring HRV
Nutrition Research Column – Unlocking the “Pink” Competitive Edge with Astaxanthin
November 3, 2025
This TSAC Report article highlights resilience and recovery with the performance-enhancing benefits of astaxanthin. Visit NSCA online to learn more about nutrition, resistance training, and tactical athletes
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Tactical Athlete Cardiovascular Health Muscle Recovery Occupational Performance Antioxidants Resistance Training Nutrition Supplements Carotenoid
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
Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations
August 18, 2023
This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.
Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Personal Training Goal Setting Habits
A Quarterback-Specific Movement Program
April 1, 2019
The football quarterback (QB) is a unique position in sport. To throw or pass the ball, the QB needs to incorporate nearly every muscle in the body in a very precise sequence to optimally release the ball with the right amount of power, spin, and precision. Specific movement patterns are suggested to optimize the performance of a QB.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Quarterback Football Movement Specificity Movement Programming
Using Feedback Drills to Coach the Turkish Get-Up
July 8, 2019
This article is an overview of the Turkish get-up movement, as well as cues and drills to help in this movement.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Turkish Get-Up Movement Multi-Joint Movement Cues Drills
Resistance Exercise Programming—A Mixed-Training Approach
July 1, 2014
Olympic-style lifting, functional training, powerlifting, and bodybuilding should all be considered when designing a program to improve general health, fitness, and functional capacity.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design strength training technique how to get stronger bodybuilding powerlifting weightlifting Best strength training
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management
November 19, 2025
This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.
Coaches 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 Immune Function Hormones Strength and Conditioning Athletic Performance Bone Density Low Energy Availability (LEA) Mental Health
TSAC Report 80 - Military Column – January 2026
February 24, 2026
This column outlines a combat readiness framework that integrates physical conditioning to strengthen cognitive performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical training and mental health.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Exercise Research Cardiovascular Conditioning Combat Readiness Mental Resilience Endurance Training High-Intensity Interval Training Sport Science
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