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Protein and Amino Acid Requirements for Elderly Clients
July 25, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article presents protein dosing strategies to maximize wellness for the aging population. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health, and wellness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Muscle Protein Synthesis Daily Nutrition Anabolic Response Sarcopenia Animal Proteins Leucine EAA BCAA
Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
Personal trainers 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 Training Plan Exercise Science Hormones Female Athletics Progesterone Phase-Based Training Menstrual Health LTAD
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Protein Nutrition for Athletes Protein Amounts Strength Training
What Types of Protein are Best for Resistance Training Athletes?
March 4, 2019
Protein is a staple in the diet of resistance training individuals looking to maximize strength and hypertrophy adaptations. This article reviews the quality of plant-based and animal-based proteins, and what proteins are right on an individual basis.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition protein Resistance Training Diet Nutrition Quality Protein
Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) for the Personal Trainer – Part 1: Awareness
July 19, 2024
This three-part series will show how personal trainers can create a physically literate cradle-to-grave culture for all, with LTAD as the framework. This article addresses awareness of LTAD and why is it important for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development LTAD Physical Literacy Health Fitness Lifespan Athleticism
From the Field – A Closer Look at Squat Variations
September 18, 2020
This article briefly explains different squat variations, as well as how they differ from a physics and biomechanics standpoint.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Barbell Back Squat Front Squat Knee Stability Posterior Chain
Reconditioning from Sedentariness
July 29, 2019
With the rapid development of technology, the daily demands for physical activity are significantly reduced. This article details four distinct phases for personal trainers to implement when working with clients coming from sedentary lifestyles.
Personal trainers Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Lifestyle Change Sedentary Client Non-Exercise-Based Physical Activity
Walking Your Way to Wellness – The Simple Path to Better Health
August 26, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article promotes the benefits of walking to boost physical activity and improve overall health outcomes. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and low-impact exercises.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Low-Impact Training Obesity Osteoporosis Type 2 Diabetes Hypertension Anxiety Depression Mental Health
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 1: Fueling Exercise
April 29, 2019
The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Program design Nutrition Periodization Carbohydrate Loading
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