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Optimizing Athletic Performance – The Role of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in NCAA Strength and Conditioning
June 3, 2025
This article will explore the wide-ranging benefits of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM), specifically in the context of NCAA athletes, and how it has the potential to become a vital tool.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Photobiomodulation (PBM) NCAA Athlete Mitochondrial activity delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) endurance muscular recovery RILT
Intermittent Fasting – An Update on its Effects on Athletic Performance
April 1, 2016
Athletes have sought out intermittent fasting as a strategy to optimize performance. However, it is important to critically evaluate the research available in order to establish specific recommendations and determine if intermittent fasting is safe or effective.
Coaches Nutrition strength and conditioning diet sport nutrition intermittent fasting
The Perception and Progression of the Female Athlete
June 1, 2017
Female athletes in the United States have made great progress in sports since Title IX was enacted in 1972. Despite the progress they have made, female athletes have yet to gain full recognition for their athleticism and their achievements. The purpose of this article is to break down the stigma female athletes have received over the years and shine light on the differences that make female athletes a reward to train.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration NSCA Coach female athletes strength and conditioning Title IX hs-coaching
The Olympic Lifts—Suggested Practices and Common Mistakes
June 1, 2017
This article reviews the basics of the Olympic lifts, including strength base, skill transfer, snatch progressions, and clean and jerk progressions. This article also covers several suggested practices for strength and conditioning coaches to fine-tune and progress learning and coaching of the lifts.
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Talent Management – Roles and Responsibilities and Structuring Platoon-Level Physical Training
March 25, 2022
This article recommends how to split the responsibilities of planning and executing the platoon physical training formation from the company commander’s echelon to the individual soldier level.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development Physical Training Army Physical Fitness Test Talent Management H2F Master Trainers
How to Promote and Sell Multiple Personal Training Options with Layered Pricing
October 1, 2015
One the fastest growing trends in the fitness industry over recent years has been the increase of personal training studios. Learn how to identify the varied services that can be offered at the personal training studio, and how to promote and sell in a layered pricing format.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration NSCA-CPT marketing for personal trainers business of personal training personal training
Lesser-Known Careers in Health and Fitness
January 28, 2022
This article highlights some untapped opportunities within the healthcare industry, where personal trainers can still make a meaningful impact and promote health and fitness.
Personal trainers Professional Development Wellness Director Health and Wellness Sports Engineer Coach
Harnessing the Power of Beet Juice - Enhancing Athletic Performance through Dietary Nitrates
July 4, 2025
This article from NSCA Coach explores how beet juice and nitrate supplements can enhance athletic performance. Learn more about nutrition and exercise physiology online at NSCA.com.
Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Dietary Nitrates Beet Juice High-intensity exercise Recovery Endurance Athletic Performance Nutrition Supplements
Does Cryotherapy Work? A Look at the Evidence
September 24, 2018
Whole body cryotherapy through cold air exposure has been used to accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Questions remain, such as: does cryotherapy work, is there a minimum effective dose, and if so, what is it?
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Recovery Alternative Methods Cryotherapy
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