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Abstracts
Abstract submissions are open yearly from November to March (exact dates change annually). See the Abstract Submission and Presentation Guidelines for more information (below). Research abstract presentations are an opportunity to present current research findings to researchers and strength and conditioning professionals at the NSCA National Conference.
The Importance of Training for Power in the Senior Population
July 8, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article shares considerations to counteract the decline of muscular fitness in older adults. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Functional Performance Muscular Fitness Neuromuscular System Aging Seniors Mobility Power Resistance Training
Improving the Strength and Conditioning Program on a Limited Budget
February 3, 2023
This article provides a first-hand perspective of different approaches strength and conditioning coaches can take when they need to produce a highly competitive athlete, but their financial resources are limited.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
A Training Approach for the United States Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test for Officer Candidate School Candidates
September 2, 2026
This article explores strength training and conditioning programs designed to improve Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores, strength, endurance, power, and combat readiness. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical athletes and strength.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Strength Development Combat Readiness Training Volume Resistance Training Program Endurance Training Lower Body Power Upper Body Strength Training Officer Candidate School (OCS)
Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity
December 3, 2019
This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Power Output Instability Force Velocity
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
Neural Contributions to Muscle Growth
June 1, 2017
Neural adaptations help mediate growth-related processes and the early increase in strength is attributable mainly to improved neural function. Along with neural changes, various aspects of the protein metabolism in the muscle are changing in the early phases of training.
Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select Neural adaptation strength training strength increases
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
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
July 14, 2023
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Low Back Pain Personal Trainers Muscular Development Fracture
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