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Enhancing Power and Performance in Volleyball Hitters
November 10, 2025
This NSCA Coach article explores how combining strength and plyometric training can improve volleyball hitters’ vertical jump and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Athletic Performance Neuromuscular Readiness Lower-Body Power Plyometric Training Volleyball Weightlifting Maximum Vertical Jump
Melatonin Supplementation in Adults – Is it Safe and Effective?
June 11, 2021
A client asks you about melatonin, are you prepared to answer? This article explores the efficacy and safety of supplemental melatonin as a sleep aid in adults.
Personal trainers Nutrition Melatonin Supplements Sleep Cycle Hormones
Developing Fitness-Component Assessments for Military Units
A physical assessment continues to be one of the best ways to evaluate and measure physical preparedness and readiness of a military unit for job-related tasks and future missions. Tactical facilitators must consider multiple factors when developing testing protocols and programs, including leadership support, limited resources, and training cycle time constraints.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Army Physical Fitness Test APFT
Continuing Education
To maintain an NSCA certification, all certified individuals must complete a certain number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), every three years. Earning CEUs mean certificants stay current on evolving knowledge and skills in the profession, and promote the ongoing competency of those certified.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
December 29, 2023
This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development Programming Artificial Intelligence Software Ethics
Hydration and Performance
June 3, 2019
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses the research surrounding the timing of hydration and its impact on sport performance for those participating in aerobic endurance exercise.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Balance Aerobic Endurance Fluid Balance Dehydration
NSCA Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Research, Coaching Advancement, and Equipment Grants.
Specificity and the Tactical Athlete
September 30, 2022
This article discusses using the principle of specificity as an important component in tactical training programs to enhance performance, decrease injuries, and improve functional longevity of a tactical athlete.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Tactical Athlete Movement Sleep Nutrition Training Load Specificity
Elastic Bands – Resisted and Assisted?
August 4, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Power explains how to use bands for variable resistance training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Variable Resistance Training Bands Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide
May 30, 2025
The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Nutritional Therapy Photobiomodulation (PBM) Cellular Mechanism Wellness Programs Nutritionist Weight Loss Resistance Training Red Light Therapy
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