Should personal trainers include the crunch exercise in an exercise program? The answer should always be, “it depends;” however, arriving at the best answer requires a process.

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This article presents evidence why the log press may be a viable alternative exercise for the clean and jerk for some populations.

This article will review available information about pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and practical applications that could be adopted by strength and conditioning coaches.

This article aims to discuss concurrent activation potentiation (CAP) and the proposed mechanisms underlying it, summarize the available research examining the phenomenon, and provide strategies for its implementation.

This article discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults and considerations that personal trainers need to be aware of when working with this population.

This article will highlight an intervention involving mental skills training and virtual reality (VR) to address acrophobia with this population.

This article reviews common risk factors for falls, discusses practical means to assess risks, and proposes training strategies and other avenues aimed at reducing the risk of falling in older adults.

This article is part of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.