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Bridge: Core Training, with Joe Drake

May 1, 2015

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Joe Drake, owner of Gravity and Oxygen Fitness, discusses his philosophy on training the core and provides some examples.

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Sequencing and Integrating Training

December 4, 2020

Article

This article breaks down periodization into sequencing and integrating training factors to optimize training outcomes.

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Motor Control Training: It’s Not a Rep Counting Thing

July 22, 2019

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In this hands-on session from the 2018 NSCA’s Personal Training Conference, Brian Nguyen explains motor control with an emphasis on conscious breathing. Nguyen also demonstrates exercises and cues to improve overall stability, mobility, strength, and kinesthetic awareness for clients.

Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Breathing Motor Control Stability Mobility Posture Coaching Cues

Intensity and Volume by Drill Type

June 1, 2017

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Coaches can use drills to improve quickness and agility. The training session can improve the specific areas needed to increase performance results by setting up appropriate intensity levels, duration of drills, recovery periods, and volume of drills.

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CSCS Study Materials

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The CSCS examination reflects the most current and accepted KSA standards within the health and fitness industries. Further, the examinations may be developed from references that may be in addition to resources listed below. NSCA materials survey important content area, but are not a comprehensive study of the Exercise Science.

2026 NSCA Performance Science Integration Summit

Join the 2026 NSCA Performance Science Integration Summit in Austin, TX, on March 28. Explore applied sport science research, train hands-on, and earn 0.8 CEUs.

Intergenerational Training – One Way to Teach Kids to Love Fitness

February 26, 2026

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This NSCA Coach article explores how intergenerational training can boost youth fitness participation and foster a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth development.

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How to Manipulate Rest Intervals to Maximize Strength Training Effectiveness

May 26, 2023

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This article will review the latest evidence regarding optimal rest intervals, and the science behind them.

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Bridge: The Inverted Row, with Kourtney Thomas

May 1, 2015

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Kourtney Thomas discusses the inverted row and how to implement it within a training program for clients with different ability levels

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Bridge: Unconventional Training for Combat Athletes, with JC Santana

May 1, 2015

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JC Santana, of the Institute of Human Performance, demonstrates some unconventional methods he uses to train combat athletes.

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